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Creamy pumpkin spice protein smoothie

A quick, nourishing, and perfect seasonal upgrade to your daily smoothie.

November 04, 2025
Claudia Zapata-Elliott and Brenda Macias cheers with their protein-packed smoothies.

All the cozy flavors of fall, blended into a protein-packed smoothie that fuels your morning and keeps you full.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic grass-fed greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup organic pumpkin pureé
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1 cup soy milk
  • 20g plant-based protein powder
  • 1 tbsp flax seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups ice

Instructions

  1. Put all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Enjoy!

In health,

Claudia

About the author

Claudia Zapata-Elliott, MS, RD, founded The Diplomacy Diet™, a wellness consultation company, and serves as a Health Ambassador for Methodist Healthcare. She lives in San Antonio with her husband, Sean Elliott, a former NBA player and current broadcaster for the San Antonio Spurs.

Published:
November 04, 2025

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