I am all about a good smoothie and now that it is fall, I am craving all of the pumpkin flavored things. This Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Smoothie with Cauliflower and Avocado is my latest pumpkin creation and it is so good.

This smoothie is spicy and chocolatey so it is perfect for the cooler weather. It is also packed with healthy fats from the avocado, and has sneaky veggies.
I love a good smoothie. For more yummy smoothie recipes try my pistachio banana smoothie or my blackberry avocado smoothie.
Let's get into the recipe.
Why you'll love this recipe
- It is healthy for you and full of protein, fats and fiber.
- Thanks to the pumpkin it is perfect for fall.
- It is vegan, gluten free, vegetarian and plant based.
- It is perfect for breakfast or post workout.
What ingredients do I need to make a chocolate pumpkin smoothie?
- pumpkin puree
- cauliflower
- frozen or fresh bananas
- avocado
- almond butter
- chia seeds
- cacao
- cinnamon
- pumpkin pie spice
- vanilla plant protein
- water

Substitutions
- almond butter - can be subbed with your favorite nut or seed butter.
Storage instructions
The leftover smoothie can be stored in a sealed mason jar (or other jar/cup) for up to 24 hours. I do not suggest storing the smoothie beyond that.
Recipe FAQ
I have a vitamix 7500 series. This blender is an investment that will last you for 10+ years. I absolutely love mine.
I have tried at least 10 different protein powders and my favorite is Sprout Living. I get the vanilla lucuma but all of the flavors are good! I love this one because it is a complete protein source with no fillers or gums. They also use things like real vanilla or cacao so the protein doesn’t taste like chemicals. Go here to purchase and use code avocadoskillet20 for 20% off!
Recipe Pro-Tips
Use a good quality protein powder for the best tasting smoothie. I love Sprout living or Truvani Protein powder.

OTHER SMOOTHIE RECIPES TO TRY
This smoothie goes great with my homemade granola.
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Chocolate pumpkin protein smoothie with cauliflower and avocado
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree from a can
- 1 ½ cups frozen cauliflower
- 2 frozen or fresh bananas
- ¼ avocado
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or nut butter of choice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice can omit or sub more cinnamon
- 2 servings vanilla or chocolate plant protein
- 1-2 cups water adjust to your thickness preference
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve with your favorite toppings, I like granola and cacao nibs.
- Store the extra smoothie in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours as needed.
Karen says
This smoothie is so good!