
Even though fall doesn’t start until the end of September, somehow as soon as August ends, it feels like fall to me. Maybe it’s wishful thinking? Being ready for cooler weather and apple picking? Of course, it doesn’t help that as soon as Labor Day ends, stores are full of pumpkin-flavored everything.
So I figured that even if it isn’t fall yet, I could do a Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Shake. I was going to post this later in the month, but deliciousness of this magnitude cannot wait. It cannot!
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Like my Mexican Chocolate and Banana Chai overnight breakfast shakes, this one has three main components: oats, banana, and milk. Adding oats to a smoothie makes it thicker and more filling; allowing them to soak in the milk overnight makes the resulting shake smoother and less gritty, although you can definitely make this without the overnight part if you’re in a time crunch. This shake is a complete breakfast in handy drink form!
![Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Shake [top] Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Shake [top]](http://ohmyveggies.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pumpkin_spice_breakfast_shake_on_newspaper.jpg)
The first time I tested this recipe, I used a whole banana, but the shake was too banana-y. When I took it out altogether, the shake wasn’t creamy enough. A half banana was the perfect balance. There’s still a little banana flavor in this shake, but the creamy consistency it adds is definitely worth it!

What really makes this pumpkin-y is the addition of pumpkin pie spice. The flavor we often associate with pumpkin isn’t pumpkin at all; it’s that homey combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice that makes pumpkin pies and lattes so irresistible.
This is officially my favorite fall breakfast. (Even if it’s still summer.)
With the addition of oatmeal, this Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Shake will keep you full all morning long.
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup or sweetener of choice (optional)
- 3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 c. plain or vanilla almond milk (any milk is fine though!)
- 1/2 c. old fashioned oats
- 1/2 small banana, frozen
- sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and almond milk in a resealable container. Stir in oats, seal, and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, combine frozen banana and pumpkin mixture in blender or food processor. Process until smooth; add more milk for a thinner consistency if desired. Pour into glass and sprinkle with cinnamon.
































This sounds awesome!
Love the way this sounds and plan on making it. Do you know the calorie and nutrient counts and number?
The calorie count depends on the exact ingredients you use. Here’s a recipe calculator that will figure out the nutritional info: http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php
Yay Autumn! <3 I cannot wait to try this! Do you think it would be OK to use "Quick Oats"? That's all I got
Yes! Quick oats are fine–I have used them myself.
anytime there is pumpkin spice is involved, it reminds me of Fall, holidays. However, in Dallas it does not feel like Fall but I think this shake might help a little.
Yeah, it’s been in the 80s a lot here too. But then we’ll have a brisk day or a gray afternoon and I remember that it really is fall.
Hi Kiersten, thank you for your recipe. I already made it several time and it is my absolute new favorite. My husband like it too, he said it tast bit like peanut butter.
Thanks for letting me know–I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Just made this for lunch. Delicious and very filling! I (accidentally) used 1 banana instead of 1/2 of banana. I also added 2 tbsp of hemp protein powder for extra protein boost (it did color it green a little, but no taste change). I added all ingredients straight into the blender.
My nutritional calculation (based on the ingredients that I used, include 1 banana and 2 tbsp of hem protein powder): 480 calories, 18.75g protein
I’m glad you liked it–thanks for sharing!