Recipe

This Pumpkin Pie Spice Protein Shake Will Start Your Workouts Right

By Pooja Jaisinghani at Amsterdam University College

Wake up and smell the pumpkin spice latte because it's October, marking the official comeback of one of the most loved seasonal drinks in Starbucks' history. Now, I don't want to rain on your holiday season, but there’s a dark reality that we don’t discuss when it comes to PSLs: the high fat and sugar content.

Is it too much to say that a pumpkin spice latte made me gain weight like a pumpkin? No, I didn’t turn Donald Trump orange, but a daily consumption of the infamous drink caused me to gain seven pounds in two weeks.

So I've decided that whilst 2015 wasn't my year, 2016 is far more promising with a simple pumpkin pie spice protein shake before my workouts. If you don't want to miss out on the wonderful pumpkin spice flavors while staying fit, then you need this protein-packed healthy PSL alternative that can save you this holiday season.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Protein Shake

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • 125 grams pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 serving protein powder
  • whipped cream optional

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Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until well incorporated.

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Step 2

Serve with whipped cream (optional) and enjoy.

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