Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
A creamy, low-sugar smoothie sweetened with a zero-calorie sweetener, featuring pumpkin puree and warming chai spices blended with Greek yogurt and almond milk for a nutritious and satisfying drink.
Steps
- 1
Add the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, and unsweetened almond milk into a blender.
- 2
Add the vanilla whey protein powder to the blender.
- 3
Add ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and ground nutmeg to the mixture.
- 4
Add the zero-calorie sweetener to the blender to sweeten the smoothie without adding sugar.
- 5
Add ice cubes to the blender for thickness and chill.
- 6
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Taste and adjust spices or sweetener if desired, then pour into two glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick if available.
Tips from the chef
Use canned pumpkin puree labeled '100% pumpkin' to avoid added sugars.
If you prefer a colder smoothie, freeze the pumpkin puree in ice cube trays beforehand.
For a vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt with unsweetened coconut yogurt and use a plant-based protein powder.
Adjust the amount of protein powder to suit your dietary needs or omit if not desired.
Adding a pinch of ground cloves can enhance the chai spice flavor profile.