Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Shake
Fall is here, which means so is #PSL season! According to Starbucks' website, a grande pumpkin spice latte with 2 percent milk and whipped cream is 380 calories. This includes 14 grams of fat, 52 gram of carbs, and 50 grams of sugar. Don't get me wrong, we all love a good pumpkin spice latte, but they are not the best option when you are trying to keep your calories (and sugar) down.
Let's cut the calories, fats, AND sugars down a bit... and then up the protein content, shall we?
Here is what you'll need:
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Canned pumpkin puree
- ½ Medium banana sliced (preferably frozen)
- ½ Cup Vanilla Greek yogurt
- ¼ Teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ Scoop Level-1 Protein Pumpkin Spice Latte
- ¼ Cup Almond milk
- optional garnish: light whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Place the pumpkin puree, banana, Greek yogurt, pumpkin pie spice, protein powder, and almond milk in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and serve, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice if desired.
Calories: 250 cal | Carbohydrates: 30 NETg | Protein: 24g | Fat: 2g
Optional: Add a full scoop of Level-1 Protein Pumpkin Spice Latte protein powder for extra protein!
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