Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: coconut yogurt

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Coconut yogurt is dairy-free and adds creaminess.

vanilla protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein powder

💰Cheaper: regular whey protein

Plant-based protein is suitable for vegans.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener that can be cheaper.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Oat milk is often more affordable than almond milk.

Introduce the recipe and benefits of pumpkin.

Add 1/2 banana to the blender.

Add 1/2 cup of canned pumpkin to the blender.

Add 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt to the blender.

Add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to the blender.

Add 1 scoop of protein powder to the blender.

If desired, add sweetener (maple syrup, honey, sugar, or liquid stevia).

Add ice if a colder smoothie texture is desired.

Blend the ingredients until smooth, shaking down any stuck pumpkin as needed.

Serve the pumpkin spice smoothie.

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