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Video content summary: Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Shake (Vegan, High-Protein)
Pumpkin spice latte season is fun, until you remember you still want to hit your macros. This pumpkin spice latte protein shake gives you that cozy coffee-shop flavor in a blender, with ingredients that fit a vegan routine. You can make it hot or iced, but the iced version is thick, frosty, and extra “protein-shake-y.”
Meet Alice Robeson from Vegan Proteins
Hi, I’m Alice Robeson, a natural bikini competitor and a coach at Vegan Proteins. I love sharing simple recipes that keep food enjoyable while still supporting training goals. This one is a go-to when you want the PSL vibe without turning your day into a dessert-and-regret situation.
Hot or iced, you choose
This shake works hot or cold. I make mine iced because I like it extra thick, like a coffee milkshake that still counts as a protein shake.
Hot is great when you want a cozy mug, iced is perfect when you want that blended coffeehouse feel.
Ingredients for a pumpkin spice latte protein shake
Here’s everything that goes into the blender:
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 2 tablespoons True Nutrition French vanilla protein powder
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin puree
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 1 banana
- Almost 2 cups ice (use a generous amount if you like it very icy)
Soy milk keeps it creamy and fully vegan, and the banana helps smooth everything out.
The flavor builders (pumpkin, spice, and extracts)
Pumpkin puree gives that real pumpkin taste, not just “pumpkin spice” aroma. The spices do the heavy lifting for the classic latte profile.
Cloves and nutmeg
Use 1/8 teaspoon cloves and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg. They’re small amounts, but they change the whole drink.
Cinnamon is the star
Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for the warm, familiar PSL taste.
The extracts round it out: 1 teaspoon maple extract and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract add that sweet, latte-shop vibe without needing syrup. Finish with just a pinch of salt to sharpen the flavors.
How to blend it (iced version)
- Add coffee, soy milk, protein powder, pumpkin puree, spices, extracts, salt, and banana to the blender.
- Add the ice last so it doesn’t melt too fast from the warm coffee.
- Blend until smooth and frosty.
If you like it “very icy and very protein shaky,” don’t be shy with the ice.
Toppings and macros
Top with a little Ready Whip nondairy whipped cream, then dust a tiny bit of cinnamon on top.
| Nutrition (as shared) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 255 |
| Calories from fat | 36 |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Protein | 22 g |
Want help with your nutrition and training?
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When pumpkin spice cravings hit, this shake lets you keep the ritual and the flavor, while still prioritizing protein.
