# Protein Pumpkin Smoothies This Workout Meal is a Healthy Take on a Pumpkin Dessert By M | Published 2015-10-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-smoothie References: [paleomg](http://paleomg.com/pumpkin-pie-protein-smoothie/) & [paleomg](http://paleomg.com) Not all pumpkin desserts have to be unhealthy and packed with sugar as this delicious [protein pumpkin smoothie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-your-gut-pumpkin-spice-smoothie) proves. On the contrary this workout beverage is filled with protein, healthy fruit and dairy-free milk making it a wholesome substitute to a slice of pie or cake. Often times after exercising people like to enjoy a [protein smoothie to replenish their muscles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-smoothie). This smoothie is a festive fall option that mixes together a base of frozen banana, pumpkin puree and maple syrup to replicate the flavors that might remind one of a pumpkin pie filling. Added in to that is a cup of almond milk, a scoop of [vanilla protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-toffee-apple-pure-whey) and additional pumpkin pie spice for extra flavor. This is a nutritious drink that helps rejuvenate the body as well as curb dessert cravings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Healthy Dessert Alternatives:** Creating healthier versions of popular desserts, like protein pumpkin smoothies, provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the food and beverage industry. - **Plant-based Protein:** The use of plant-based protein sources in smoothies, such as dairy-free milk and pumpkin puree, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the plant-based food industry. - **Fitness-driven Nutrition:** The trend of using protein smoothies as workout beverages showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the fitness and nutrition industry, catering to health-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore disruptive innovation by focusing on developing and promoting healthier meal alternatives like protein pumpkin smoothies. - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry has the opportunity to create innovative products by incorporating plant-based protein sources, such as pumpkin puree, into smoothies and other meal options. - **Fitness and Nutrition:** The fitness and nutrition industry can leverage the trend of workout beverages, like protein smoothies, to create disruptive innovations targeting health-conscious individuals seeking convenient and nutritious options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall-Dessert Inspired Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-smoothie.md) - [Fall-Flavored Protein Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-protein-shake.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-shakes.md) - [Pumpkin Pie-Inspired Protein Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-pumpkin-pie.md) - [Immunity-Enhancing Pumpkin Smoothie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectly-pumpkin-plus-smoothie.md) - [Nutritious Protein Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-juicery-protein-smoothies.md) - [Organic Pumpkin Smoothie Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-organic-pumpkin-smoothies.md) - [Dessert-Like Plant Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebbl-protein-beverages.md) - [Autumnal Smoothie Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-offerings.md)