You all know that I am a smoothies 365 days a year kind of girl and today’s high-protein pumpkin pie smoothie bowl is the perfect fall variation. My favorite way to enjoy a smoothie bowl once the mornings are crisp and cool is with a cup of hot coffee and with Finn’s mini/baby Lola blanket on my lap (when it gets really cold I’ll add a space heater too lol).
HIGH-PROTEIN PUMPKIN PIE SMOOTHIE BOWL
When I say this tastes like pumpkin pie in a bowl, I mean it really does! I was shocked after my first bite over how flavorful it was – you get a whole lot of pumpkin and maple flavor here.
The best news is that it not only tastes great but excels nutritionally as well! I’ve managed to get over 35 grams of protein into this bowl + some fruits, veggies and healthy fats. It’s a complete meal and a great option for breakfast or lunch!
MAOLA MORE MILK
I created this recipe in partnership with Maola Milk as part of an eight-month Instagram collaboration for the Every Woman’s Marathon. It was so good that I wanted to share a variation of it on my blog too! This blog post is not a requirement for my collab but I do want to quickly highlight their Maola More product because it’s an awesome milk option! Here’s what you need to know:
- Maola More has 15 grams of protein per 8 ounce serving
- It’s ultra-filtered and lactose-free
- Includes 3 grams of prebiotic fiber per serving
- Lower in sugar than traditional milk (with the chocolate version having 77% less sugar than other leading brands!)
- Available in whole milk, 2% and 2% chocolate
What really takes it to the next level is the toppings! I highly recommend some crunchy granola, a sprinkle of pepitas and a drizzle of maple syrup. If you have a Trader Joe’s nearby, their Salted Almond Honey Granola is killer on this bowl! It’s super crunchy and pretty salty. The contrast between the sweet pumpkin pie smoothie and the salty granola is the stuff dreams are made of for me!
LET’S CHAT PROTEIN
Finally, let’s chat about protein. I prefer a super clean protein and an unflavored version is great for this bowl. My top choices are Raw Grass Fed Whey.
And Naked Whey. Both are super neutral and flavorless in a bowl like this!
If you prefer a flavored protein powder, I like the Vanilla Naked Whey Iso. It would work in this recipe but change the flavor a bit!
Alright, that’s about all I can say about a smoothie bowl. Let’s get to the recipe!
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High-Protein Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Description
This fall-themed pumpkin pie smoothie bowl features over 35 grams of protein along with servings of fruits, veggies and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Maola More milk (or milk of your choice)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen cauliflower rice
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1-2 pitted medjool dates
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp maple syrup (plus additional for finishing drizzle)
- 1/3 cup raw whey protein powder (you can omit this but it will bring protein content down a bit)
- granola
- pepitas
Instructions
- Place milk, banana, cauliflower rice, pumpkin puree, dates, almond butter, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice and maple syrup in a blender.
- Blend until very well combined – the dates should be fully incorporated into the smoothie and the texture should be smooth.
- Add the protein powder and blend for another 15 seconds or so. Do not overblend or it will become to airy.
- Pour into a bowl and top with granola, pepitas and a drizzle of maple syrup.
