Chocolate Pumpkin Crunch Smoothie

Meet your new fall obsession: creamy, chocolatey, and just the right touch of spice. This smoothie blends velvety pumpkin purée and rich cacao with wholesome ingredients like flax seeds and plant protein for a nourishing boost. Sweetened naturally and finished with a satisfying crunch of cacao nibs, it’s like sipping on dessert, but made for mornings. Cozy, energizing, and perfectly spiced, this smoothie is autumn in a glass.

Recipe by Clean Made Great

    • 1 cup almond milk

    • ¼ cup pumpkin puree

    • 1 tbsp ground flax seeds

    • 1 serving unflavored plant protein

    • 5 tsp cacao powder

    • ⅛ tsp vanilla powder or ¼ tsp vanilla extract

    • 1 tsp Manuka honey, local raw unfiltered honey, or pure maple syrup

    • ½ tsp pumpkin spice, plus more to taste

    • Sea salt, a pinch

    • ½–1 frozen banana, preference

    • 2 tsp cacao nibs

    1. Blend the Liquids & Powders. First, add the non-dairy milk, pumpkin puree, seeds, plant protein, vanilla, cacao powder, sweetener, & spices to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.

    2. Blend the Frozen Banana. Next, add in the frozen banana. Blend until smooth & creamy. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, & scrape down the sides so that everything is fully incorporated. You may need to add a little more liquid depending on how thick/thin you like your smoothies.

    3. Blend the Cacao Nibs. Add the cacao nibs. Blend for 20 seconds at medium speed.

    4. Serve. Pour into a chilled glass & enjoy!