Recipe: Pumpkin Protein Shake

Great as a healthy, protein breakfast or the perfect snack for a fall day, try this Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake!

Recipe:

• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder*
• 1/3 cup almond milk
• 1/2 banana
• 1/3 cup ice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 tbsp local honey

Mix in a blender and enjoy!

If you are a fan of Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte, try adding 1 scoop of instant coffee grounds and increasing the amount of almond milk (or coconut milk) to this recipe to make a pumpkin spice protein latte.

This recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free.  

*Whey protein powder is available at Kehres Health in Saginaw 

More protein shake recipes:
Vanilla Coffee Protein Shake
Cherry Chocolate Protein Shake
Chocolate Banana Protein Shake