It’s Pumpkin Season! Can I get a WHAT WHAT!?
For the next three months, I feel like I have free rein to add pumpkin to ALL THE THINGS. I want to smell it, eat it, drink, and even slather myself down from head to toe in pumpkin lotions. Because PUMPKINS, woot woot!
Yeah. I’m kinda excited.
Soooo, I took this chance to incorporate pumpkin into my daily shake routine. And speaking of shake routines, I’ve kind of, um, shaken mine up lately with a new protein powder I’ve been using, and I think you’re going to like it.
I’ve been looking for an organic, plant-based protein shake mix for awhile now (if you follow my 21 Day Fix posts, you know this to be true!). I’ve tried several, and I’ve been happy enough with them all…but I am reluctant to pay the high prices. And then, on the other hand, I’m reluctant to buy the less-expensive, lower-quality protein powder options out there. And I already eat way more dairy than necessary, so I really want it to be plant-based.
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I’m not a huge meat eater and although I like protein bars, I like that I can get fruits, veggies, and water when I make a shake. So I have one almost every day. I know protein powder can be pretty intense, especially if you’re sensitive to the chalky texture so many of them have…but I’ve sucked it up in the name of Good Health.
I’ve recently started using a new protein powder, though, and it’s checking off all my boxes: it’s plant-based, not chalky, easy to drink, organic, and affordable, too.
Orgain Protein Powder is made from organic plant-based protein including brown rice, hemp, chia, and pea proteins. Created by Dr. Andrew Abraham, who created Orgain because of his search for high-quality nutrition during cancer treatment years ago, Orgain has a creamy texture and is perfect for your protein shakes. It can also be added to pancakes or other healthy treats for a protein boost!
I’ve been drinking mine in lots of different shakes lately, but this might be one of my favorites. Don’t be weirded out by the peanut butter and pumpkin combo – the peanut butter gives a rich, creamy bonus to this tasty shake.
Ingredients
- 2 scoops Orgain Protein Powder in Vanilla Bean
- about 16 ounces of water
- about 10 ounces of ice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (less if you’re on the 21 Day Fix program)
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Greek yogurt (optional – I didn’t use it for this shake, but I have used it for others…it adds a little tang and more protein)
- Cinnamon (to garnish on top)
Blend well and enjoy, sprinkling cinnamon on top (some crushed walnuts or almonds might also be fun on top).
If you’re on the 21 Day Fix, this shake equals 1 red, 1 green, and 4 teaspoons of oils/nut butters (just use less if you need to). If you add the Greek yogurt, this is bumped up to two reds.
So, pumpkin lovers…rejoice! You can enjoy your pumpkin and still be making healthy choices!
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I use it most often in a daily smoothie. I also like to add it to no-bake energy bars, homemade popsicles and ice cream! I would so love to try Orgain, I see whole foods has started carrying it and they haven’t demo’d it or anything that I could get a try. I’m still looking for a fav.
Can you share your recipe with no bake energy bars that you put the protein powder in?
I like to add my protein powder to a fruit smoothie. I also bring it to work with soy milk.
I like if you an mix it with water. It’s helps for on the go. I like when it’s not gritty tasting.
in soy milk
my girlfriend likes it daily in almond milk
I like it mixed with bananas and blueberries.
I’ve never tried protein powder, so I don’t really know how I like it. I’d love to try this to see.
i like my protein powder in smoothies and also in pancakes.
I don’t usually use powder protein, just the already mixed bottles that you chill. I love the shake idea though, especially yours! I love everything pumpkin too!!
My wife usually adds it to a smoothie, but she also drinks it straight with milk if it is flavored.
I like my protein in a smoothie with frozen or fresh fruit and yogurt.
I love to add protein powder to my ice cream shakes. Makes me feel less guilty.
I like a smoothie with kefir and and berries
I have never used protein powder so I don’t know 🙁
I like mine in a rich smoothie.
I like mine in a smoothie.
I use this in breakfast smoothies.
I like my protein powder in a fruit smoothie.
I like it in smoothies.
I love protein powder mixed with ice and a frozen banana and fruit 🙂 It taste like ice cream and I enjoy it!
I’ve never tried protein powder, but I want to because I’ve just started weight lifting again.
Vanilla flavored daily in the am
I like protein powder added to a “milkshake” or smoothie.
I usually mix it with smoothies!
Thank You for the chance
I do a Vanilla one with blended strawberries and bananas
I like it blended into a shake– preferably chocolate, but this one looks amazing!
blended w bananas n soy milk.
Like it in a shake, smoothie, or yogurt.
I like it with milk and a frozen banana.
ANYTHING peanut butter! Maybe this will be the catalyst to USE my 21 Day Fix!
I like to use protein powder in our breakfast smoothies.
I usually just drink it with milk, but this recipe looks awesome! Last fall I loved making pumpkin smoothies!
I usually drink it with milk! But that recipe looks awesome! I love pumpkin smoothies!
I like to have protein powder mixed with Greek yogurt, fruit and lowfat milk!
I love using it in morning green drinks or mixing it in with plain yogurt!
I love plant protein powder, when I make it I add some chia seed to it the make it a bit more thick.
I like my protein powder in a fruit smoothie or in Almond milk!
not gritty and not chalky! But i like it in a peanut butter banana shake made with PB2 powder
I like protein powder mixed into a smoothie or Greek yogurt.
I add it to homemade nut milk.
In milk or smoothies
I like it in smoothies
I always add it to my smoothie in the morning.
Howdy! I just came across this from Pinterest and I am definitely going to try it, with a few modifications since I will start on the 21 day fix tomorrow. AND I have the Orgain vanilla bean powder too!
Good luc on the fix, Ashley! I’m sure you’ll do awesome!
I love protein powder mixed with ice and a frozen banana and fruit 🙂 It taste like ice cream and I enjoy it!