Fall is here! Well, actually the rain is here is Florida. Loud and proud. I almost drowned on my run today. I didn’t even take my Garmin because it was raining so much I didn’t want to chance it. So, I have no idea how much I did.
Back to eating… Fall / pumpkin season has arrived. And with it comes all of blogland freaking the heck out over Pumpkin. Pumpkin Lattes! Pumpkin Bread! Pumpkin toothpaste! You want it, we got it.
Specifically, I have a protein packed Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino recipe for you today!
Skinny Pumpkin Spice Frappe Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coffee (brewed strong)
- 2 Tb. canned pumpkin
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (or chai flavor)
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ice cubes (freeze almond milk ice cubes to make it extra creamy)
- 1 packet sugar/stevia to sweeten
- whipped cream, sprinkle nutmeg or cinnamon
Blend. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon. Enjoy!
Question: How many pumpkin drinks have you enjoyed so far this year?
I actually don’t like pumpkin flavor in my iced coffee (and that’s what I drink daily) so this shake is the only one so far! I am craving some pumpkin desserts though!
Happier Heather says
I’m not a fan of pumpkin at ALL, with the exception being pumpkin beer. I’m hoping to get my hands on a pumpkin beer tonight post-run!
Curt Mayes says
Sucks to run in the rain but it shall pass. Now that pumpkin protein shake sounds super good. Going to have to try that this weekend. with the added plus of caffeine.
allie says
this might be a dumb question… but do you also add ice when you blend? or a frozen banana or something? wondering where the cold factor comes in..
Sue says
Maybe I should check our local Starbucks or Coffee Bean and see if they’re offering Pumpkin Spiced Lattes – sorry, we don’t have the Fall season here. It’s just summer 365 days. 🙂
Clarinda says
Just curious, what makes it thick like a shake? Ice?
runeatrepeat says
The protein powder and ice make it thick.
Clarinda @ Enjoying the Course says
Got it! I didn’t see the ice in the ingredient list. 🙂
runeatrepeat says
Ha! That was Fail 101 on my part 🙂
Brienne says
Looks delish! Great to see a healthy alternative to the PSL!
Stephanie says
I have sadly not had any pumpkin drinks yet. When I pull up to Starbucks, my caffeine deprived brain operating on auto pilot orders my usual skinny cinnamon dolce latte. But I have made pumpkin cookies, whole wheat pumpkin muffins and even tried the pumpkin spice M&Ms….they are amazing!! I highly highly recommend!
Shannon says
This looks delish:) I never knew that there was chai flavored protein powder. That sounds yummy to me for some reason.
Reagan says
I.ve just moved to Australia from Canada. It’s spring here. A very warm spring. No pumpkin for me
Livi says
so delish! I’m already workin on pumpkin muffins, pancakes, and oats!…addicted!
Jody - Fit at 55 says
YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That rotten ecard is hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!
Dr Jeffrey Elmer says
I am a pumpkin lover myself so this seems like a great option to try. try to not drown on your runs and watch out for the alligators.
Kelsey @ Fueling Strong says
Oh wow, this sounds amazing!! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Floey says
Can you do a pumpkin shake without coffee? I don’t drink coffee :/
Floey says
Can I sub the coffee with almond milk or something?
Susan says
I don’t like anything pumpkin except for pumpkin pie.
TartanJogger tartanjogger.wordpress.com says
I had spiced pumpkin soup on Saturday; does that count? 😉
Heather @ Run Eat Play says
Dunkun Donuts White Chocolate Pumpkin coffee is the best pumpkin coffee I’ve ever had. Pumpkin love!!!
michelle kim says
I try to go out for coffee only once a week, and I got a pumpkin chai latte from Peet’s that’s super yummy (but I asked for half the pumps). This protein pumpkin one sounds delicious!
Emily says
I’ve had a couple PSL’s, and made a chocolate pumpkin loaf that was a spectacular fail. I didn’t cook it long enough and it was super raw in the middle yet. But I’m trying to pace myself, it’s a long season!
Jodea @ chillichocolatelove says
Pumpkin just isn’t a big deal in the UK! Can you believe it?!
David @ Captain Speedypants says
I have had quite a few pumpkin flavored drinks and even a pumpkin cake. Whenever fall comes around my wife starts baking like crazy and I get to enjoy the results. Woot! I love fall. 🙂
Jackie says
This looks awesome!
Jessica R @ fromthekitchentotheroad says
I haven’t had pumpkin anything yet. I want to make pumpkin bread bad! I don’t like coffee so I have to pass on most of the fun sounding drinks. Yumm… I wonder if I can make some pumpkin cinnamon rolls. I’m going to get on that one.
Ashley says
I haven’t jumped on the pumpkin train yet this season. I think I’m denying that it’s Fall yet — but my jacket tells me otherwise.
Does that mean I’m shunned from the blogger world?
Kathy says
Nothing pumpkin here yet either….I wonder if I OverDosed on all pumpkin goodness last year and its taking me a little slower to warm up to the idea of fall and alll things pumpkin?
Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says
I haven’t had any pumpkin drinks yet this fall! I should get on that…
Aimee - funfitgirl says
that looks delicious! I might have to try your recipe out after my long run on Sunday.
I’ve had 0 (sacrilege, i know) pumpkin themed drinks so far this year, BUT I started making pumpkin pies already – that kinda counts right?? I figure if I start baking pies now, i’ll have it perfect by Thanksgiving (also a great excuse to have pie for breakfast)
Courtney says
That sounds yummy! I got some vanilla protein shake samples from my last tri, so I will definitely try this out with them (my hubs only buys chocolate protein, so that’s what we always have in the house).
I’ve had about a dozen pumpkin lattes so far. And an uncountable amount of Wegmans pumpkin roll slices. Oops.