Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte (Protein-Packed)
This iced pumpkin spice latte is a healthier, protein-packed twist on the classic Starbucks drink. It’s creamy, made with real pumpkin, has no added sugar and takes less than 5 minutes to make. Easily make it dairy-free or vegan!
Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ cup cold brew coffee or 2 shots of chilled espresso
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 3 Tablespoons canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice you can add more if desired
- Toppings: whipped cream sprinkle of cinnamon/pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Add almond milk, cold brew (or espresso), protein powder, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to a blender.
- Blend on high for about 30 seconds, until the protein powder is fully incorporated and the mixture looks creamy and frothy.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour the latte over top.
- Finish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, if desired.
- Sip right away for the perfect cozy-meets-refreshing fall drink.
Notes
- Protein powder: Whey blends the smoothest and creamiest, while some plant-based powders may be slightly gritty. Blend longer or add a splash more milk if needed.
- Sweetness: This recipe has no added sugar. The sweetness comes from the protein powder, but you can add a little maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice if you like it sweeter.
- Dairy-free / vegan option: Simply use a plant-based protein powder and non-dairy milk.
- Layered version: For a “cold foam” look, blend just the milk, pumpkin, protein powder, and spice, then pour it over your coffee and ice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 w/o toppings | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g