Pumpkin Pie Latte Protein Shake with Banana

This healthy, spiced and caffeinated pumpkin pie latte protein shake will give you that boost you need to get going while tasting like a liquid cross between pumpkin pie and banana pie. (<–Umm..yum!) It’s the perfect way to start your morning for a quick breakfast, snack or to refuel after a workout.

Or after the heavy lifting that is associated with portable coffee bar catering. Oh, that’s only relatable to me and my three fellow coworkers? (did you know the espresso machine is 75 pounds?? you should see my guns after this past month!)

This is actually a bit of a refresh of a recipe I made a year ago called Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Shake. I upped the pumpkin, added a frozen banana and oats for some extra nutritious deliciousness. I actually think the oats make it more pumpkin pie-like. The frozen banana makes the texture creamier and thicker and basically more awesome.

Also, the photos look wayyy better. It’s crazy how much a year can change things!

You would think that with the colder weather, the last thing a person would want would be a frozen smoothie, but it’s actually quite refreshing. Plus since working at a gym café, I’ve gotten used to drinking the cold stuff year round.

PS We aren’t sick of pumpkin, right? The pumpkin extravaganza last week surprisingly left me with some extra pumpkin puree I needed to use up..plus apparently it was national pumpkin day on Monday. (the US has some weird holidays amiright??) 

Also when you’re using all of the energy you possibly have left to run 7 miles outside while your allergies attack you and make your nose run like crazy and the one tissue you brought with you has already been used, so you wipe your snot on the sleeve of your jacket…

Again, just me? (the half marathon in 6 days may just kill me!)

Aaaand I was out of my beloved Skoop protein powder for about a month and now that I have it back (new packaging and all!), I can’t get enough of the vegan deliciocity.

Something else about this recipe…I made this today. Like I made it, took pictures, edited them AND wrote the post on the same day. This is probably the first time in the history of DSHN that this has happened.

It’s weird. I feel a little too on top of things.

Usually I realize, “holy crap I have like 100 pictures to go through from 5 different recipes and when am I going to have the time to edit and write those posts and what if the food is no longer relevant..” and then I head to the fridge to procrastinate some more.

Let’s face it, I’m much more used to either ignoring all the work I have to do or I’m in panic mode because I need to get ish done.

(I mean I still have to clean up the huge mess I made and do the dishes. Let’s not get too crazy.)

Maybe it’s the pumpkin pie latte protein shake that’s fueling this productive morning?

Or the fact that Zoey is sleeping and no longer bugging the crap out of me? (<—I swear it’s like having a toddler who can jump up onto counters)

Or the mindless yet entertaining show I’m watching in the background that’s putting me in a good mood (<–Young + Hungry on Netflix. Very sit-com-y and I can’t stop watching it..laugh tracks and all. Also, I want all of her clothes.)

The point is that this pumpkin protein shake is delicious, healthy and energizing and you need it in your life.

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Pumpkin Pie Latte Protein Shake with Banana Recipe 

Ingredients:

8 oz coffee (made to your taste..I usually use my leftover coffee with a little almond milk added)

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp pumpkin spice

1/2 frozen banana

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup oats

1/4 cup pumpkin puree

1 scoop vegan protein powder (I use Skoop B Strong protein powder)

How To:

Blend all ingredients together until smooth and enjoy!

Notes:

If you use whey protein, the drink will fluff up a little more.

Make sure you blend thoroughly so the texture is creamy and delightful.

Calories (energy) per serving: 333  Fat: 6 grams  Carbohydrates: 51 grams  Protein: 21 gram  Fiber: 8 gram Sugar: 10 grams  Calcium: 35% Vitamin A: 209% DV Vitamin C: 31% Iron: 33% (DV=Daily Value)

(Seriously, I impressed myself with the nutritionals here.)

You might also enjoy:

Pumpkin Fluff in my Coffee

Chocolate Covered Blueberry Protein Shake

Tell me….

Do you drink smoothies when it’s cold out?

Are you sick of pumpkin yet?

 

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