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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch

    Vega Vanilla Pumpkin Protein Smoothie & a Giveaway!

    October 4, 2013 by keepinitkind 88 Comments

    Vanilla Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

    When I first be came vegan, I made a promise to myself to not be one of those smoothie-drinking hippie vegans.  Guess what?  I totally broke that promise (not long after I made the promise in the first place).

    Vanilla Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

    Fast forward to now when smoothies are a part of my regular diet.  Usually, I'll make my own with a variety of fruits, seeds, nuts, milk and more but if I'm really busy (as I've been of late), I'll rely on a smoothie mix to deliver all of the nutrients I need in one punch.  I've tried a number of them, but the Vega mixes have remained one of my favorites.  Being that I'm unemployed at the moment, I only occasionally splurge on the Vega mixes because they are a little higher priced (but for that higher price, you do get a much higher quality).  However, because of that higher price, I've only tried a couple of their flavors.

    Vanilla Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

    When Vega contacted me about reviewing their new smoothie starter kits, I was absolutely delighted.  When I received my package and found a few starter packs plus not one, but TWO Vega smoothie to-go cups, I was overjoyed.

    Vanilla Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

    The Vega One smoothie series are low glycemic, high-satiety formulas with complete proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, greens, antioxidants, probiotics, and digestive enzymes packed into each serving.  With roughly 145 calories and 15 grams of protein per serving, you feel completely satisfied without feeling weighed down.  Plus with each serving, you get 50% of your recommended daily intake for most vitamins and minerals.  When it comes to smoothie-making, that's pretty hard to top.

    Vanilla Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

    In the past I've tried only the Chocolate and the Chai Vanilla, liking the chocolate the best.  This starter kit comes with 2 packets of Chocolate, 2 packets of French Vanilla, and 1 Packet of Berry (along with a recipe booklet and a $5 coupon for your next Vega purchase!).  Now I've also tried the French Vanilla and the Berry and I have to say the Berry is my new favorite.  They all have a slight "protein shake" aftertaste but it's easily masked by adding in other ingredients.  I loved pairing the Berry flavor with almond milk and frozen fruit.  Another combo I loved was this vanilla pumpkin protein smoothie.  Man, oh man, was that good topped with some granola and pomegranate arils!  It's the perfect breakfast for a bright sunny day (when a smoothie still sounds great for breakfast) with a crisp cool Fall morning (when sweet and spicy pumpkin is starting to sound more and more appealing).

    Vanilla Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

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    Vega Vanilla Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

    Yield: 1 smoothie

    Vega Vanilla Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

    Ingredients

    • 1 packet of Vega One French Vanilla Smoothie Mix
    • 1 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
    • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 tablespoon of flaxmeal (optional- just adds thickness)
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
    • 2-3 ice cubes
    • additional
    • granola (optional)
    • fruit (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glass or bowl. Top with granola and/or fruit, if desired. Enjoy!
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    Vanilla Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

    Chris and I really tore into and made quite a dent in the Vega Starter Kit shipment we received, but I managed to salvage 1 box to give away to one of you!  Just use the box below to enter to win a total of 5 Vega One smoothie packs, a recipe booklet, and a $5 coupon on your next Vega purchase!  The giveaway will run until 11:59pm on October 9th, 2013.

    Thank you for stopping by and entering!  Stay tuned for Monday when I share the recipe for the delicious granola topping the smoothie in these pics!

    What is your favorite Vega product?

    Disclaimer: I was given Vega products to try but the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

    Photography by Chris Miller

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Alexa

      October 04, 2013 at 6:05 am

      I love their vanilla chai flavor - so good mixed with a frozen banana and vanilla almond milk!

      Reply
    2. Kira

      October 04, 2013 at 6:06 am

      I like the chocolate Vega One the best! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Emily - It Comes Naturally

      October 04, 2013 at 6:10 am

      Ooh yay, looking forward to the recipe for the granola. I don't think I can get vega in the UK, but it sounds great!

      Reply
    4. Beth E.

      October 04, 2013 at 6:11 am

      My favorite Vega product right now is the Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator. Although it has a bit of a chalky taste, it really does help me recover faster. I am interested in the shakes, however.

      Reply
    5. Caitlin G-H

      October 04, 2013 at 6:12 am

      This looks so yummy. Anything pumpkin is awesome. I really like the Vega chocolate bars hehe

      Reply
    6. Beth E.

      October 04, 2013 at 6:13 am

      Do you use the nutritional shake as protein powder in recipes, too?

      Reply
      • keepinitkind

        October 04, 2013 at 9:56 am

        I haven't tried that, no. Do you?

        Reply
        • Beth

          October 04, 2013 at 3:32 pm

          No, I wasn't sure if that's what it could be used for.
          I will say that this post inspired me to use one of my Vega berry shake mixes at lunch today. I added a banana, the remaining strawberries, ice and rice milk. It wasn't bad, but did not keep me full long.

          Reply
    7. Kim

      October 04, 2013 at 6:15 am

      I am loving the new Vega One Bars!

      Reply
    8. Annie

      October 04, 2013 at 6:19 am

      I've not used a lot of Vega products. I tried their chocolate protein shake and I liked it a lot.

      Reply
    9. Molly

      October 04, 2013 at 6:32 am

      Vanilla Chai!

      Reply
    10. Laura Thompson

      October 04, 2013 at 6:44 am

      The Vega One Bars.

      Reply
    11. Rachael

      October 04, 2013 at 6:47 am

      I've never tried Vega before, so I can't wait to!

      Reply
    12. Gabby

      October 04, 2013 at 7:05 am

      My fav product is the VegaSport vanilla protein powder. I put it in my oatmeal every morning.

      Reply
    13. Vanessa Burnum

      October 04, 2013 at 7:08 am

      Vega's sport gels. They taste better than most of the others out on the market.

      Reply
    14. Caitlin

      October 04, 2013 at 7:10 am

      i love the chocolate vega one shake the best. the starter pack sounds awesome!

      Reply
    15. Christine

      October 04, 2013 at 7:11 am

      The only Vega products I've tried are the bars, so I'm very intrigued by the powder mixes.

      Reply
    16. saniel

      October 04, 2013 at 7:13 am

      Energizing protein vanilla smoothie pack

      Reply
    17. Shira

      October 04, 2013 at 7:21 am

      I've tried the Vega powders only a few times...for some reason the one I tried did not agree with my digestive system at all....I think it's time I give it another shot! I'm currently in smoothie heaven after a few months without a blender. I finally got the guts to buy the blender of my dreams and it's smoothie time here everyday too 🙂

      Reply
      • TJ

        October 05, 2013 at 6:59 pm

        FYI, some people react REALLY badly to the incha sachi nuts that most Vega products contain. (I found this out the hard way, when eating five nuts out of a Vega packet of the nuts themselves led to me throwing up on the sidewalk then hanging out on the floor of a hotel bathroom for a couple hours.) The powders all contain some ground nuts, so I stay away from them.

        Reply
    18. Angela

      October 04, 2013 at 7:25 am

      Never had a Vega product,looking forward to the granola recipe.

      Reply
    19. Shannon

      October 04, 2013 at 7:52 am

      I've never tried Vega so I don't have a favorite yet!

      Reply
    20. Amanda

      October 04, 2013 at 8:21 am

      Vega is my favorite protein powder, but it's definitely a little pricey. I usually order from Vitacost, especially when they're running a promo, and can often find the performance protein powder for less than $50. I usually buy vanilla, but I'm curious to try the chocolate. Also, your smoothie sounds amazing! I've been adding pumpkin to everything lately!

      Reply
    21. April

      October 04, 2013 at 8:29 am

      I have yet to try any vega products so I don't have a favorite one yet. Hopefully that will change soon!

      Reply
    22. Stephanie S.

      October 04, 2013 at 8:37 am

      The Vega One Bars are the only product I've ever had, and I love them!!

      Reply
    23. Kristina

      October 04, 2013 at 8:48 am

      Love the bars.

      Reply
    24. Aimee Douglass

      October 04, 2013 at 8:56 am

      I love the Vega Energizing Smoothie Mix in Vanilla Almondilla.

      Reply
    25. paula rothman

      October 04, 2013 at 9:09 am

      the vanilla chai powder with pumpkin!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    26. Sara Floyd

      October 04, 2013 at 9:10 am

      I love the chocolate powder

      Reply
    27. Marilyn

      October 04, 2013 at 9:27 am

      I'm such a huge fan of Vega in general but I tend to stick to the versatile Vanilla.

      Reply
    28. Michelle

      October 04, 2013 at 9:53 am

      Maca chocolate bars Savi seeds chocolate poweder... to name a few =)

      Reply
    29. Robin

      October 04, 2013 at 10:04 am

      I love the Chocolate All in One Nutritional Shake

      Reply
    30. Joanne

      October 04, 2013 at 10:11 am

      Vega Sport Protein has been, hands down, my absolute favorite product of theirs! Can't live/train without it!!

      Reply
    31. Kristy

      October 04, 2013 at 11:19 am

      I have not yet tried the Vega products, but I would love to try them now. I am most excited to try the Berry flavor smoothie pack.

      Reply
    32. katherine

      October 04, 2013 at 11:26 am

      chocolate Vega One sounds great

      Reply
    33. Terri Cole

      October 04, 2013 at 11:38 am

      I haven't tried Vega yet but Vanilla Chai sounds good.

      Reply
    34. Emma

      October 04, 2013 at 11:56 am

      yum yum yummy! That smoothie looks delish. I've just ordered several cans of pumpkin as it's pretty hard to find (and expensive) around here.
      I don't think Vega are in the UK yet but I love what they're doing with the nutrition outreach programme.

      Reply
    35. Courtney

      October 04, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      I would love to win this giveaway so that I can chose a favorite...they are pricy and I haven't tried any yet 🙂

      Courtney

      Reply
    36. Sarah

      October 04, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      I love the Oh Natural flavor added to frozen kale, some berries, and banana!!! So good. Perfect amount of sweetness.

      Reply
    37. Michelle

      October 04, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      Love the vega one double chocolate bars! Yum 🙂

      Reply
    38. Dianne

      October 04, 2013 at 3:41 pm

      I haven't seen the Vega products in my stores. I'd love to win and then recommend they be offered for everyone!

      Reply
    39. Erin

      October 04, 2013 at 3:52 pm

      I like their chocolate smoothie packets. =)

      Reply
    40. Nicole M.

      October 04, 2013 at 3:53 pm

      the chocolate almond vega bars!

      Reply
    41. Jess Corra

      October 04, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      That smoothie! I can't get it out of my head! It's 80* here, unseasonable, so I haven't been thinking of pomegranates but now I'm craving. 😀

      Reply
    42. Jasmine

      October 04, 2013 at 4:35 pm

      my fav vega produce is tropical flavor recovery powder! so good and makes me feel energized after a workout!

      Reply
    43. janet @ the taste space

      October 04, 2013 at 5:07 pm

      The Chocolate Vega Sport is my favourite but I wish they would come out with unflavoured varieties

      Reply
    44. Sarah

      October 04, 2013 at 6:32 pm

      My favorite is chocolate vega one!

      Reply
    45. Richa

      October 04, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      I have tried the chocolate.. it takes a long time to blend in. I would love a starter kit to try out the other flavors.

      Reply
    46. Anna {Herbivore Triathletre}

      October 04, 2013 at 6:57 pm

      My favorite is the chocolate. After a workout I will just mix the chocolate Vega and some almond milk. Delicious!

      Reply
    47. Ashley P

      October 04, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      Love the chocolate flavor!

      Reply
    48. Jordan D

      October 04, 2013 at 7:57 pm

      I love the vanilla chai protein powder flavor

      Reply
    49. Karlie

      October 04, 2013 at 9:16 pm

      I am loving the French Vanilla protein powder right now! It was my first vega purchase and I am so very impressed. Would love to try the other flavours!

      Reply
    50. The Vegan Cookie Fairy

      October 05, 2013 at 1:10 am

      I really wish Vega was available in the UK, everyone seems to like them so much! I'm off to the health food shop today to see if I can find a good flavoured vegan protein powder. I used to have a raw protein powder but the hemp taste was pretty hard to mask...

      Reply
    51. Emily

      October 05, 2013 at 6:20 am

      i love the chocolate vega one as well!

      Reply
    52. Julia Potter

      October 05, 2013 at 7:54 am

      I want to try the Vanilla Chai. I have not tried Vega products yet, but; I'm looking forward to trying them soon!

      Reply
    53. Anthony M.

      October 05, 2013 at 9:08 am

      I haven't tried it yet, but I'm very interested in doing so.

      Reply
    54. Lina

      October 05, 2013 at 2:08 pm

      Even though I have not had the chance to taste Vega products yet, your photos make me want to buy some right now! Beautiful pics and I bet it tastes awesome!!

      Reply
    55. Nik

      October 05, 2013 at 4:38 pm

      I love the chocolate protein powder! I'm a bit boring and always make a choco pb smoothie!

      Reply
    56. Ani

      October 05, 2013 at 5:18 pm

      I love the Vega protein powders! Great for after running.

      Reply
    57. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 05, 2013 at 5:55 pm

      The vanilla and chocolate flavors!

      Reply
    58. Greg

      October 06, 2013 at 5:50 am

      I love the vanilla Vega Sport powder.

      Reply
    59. grace

      October 06, 2013 at 10:29 am

      I have a very sensitive stomach where diary and gluten consumption will cause WWIII in my stomach. Vanilla and chai shakes are the best post work out shakes for me. Love it!!

      Reply
    60. zosia

      October 06, 2013 at 11:11 am

      best vega product: chocolate protein powder!

      Reply
    61. Mara

      October 06, 2013 at 11:37 am

      Vega bars

      Reply
    62. Chris

      October 06, 2013 at 11:39 am

      I have yet to try any Vega products because of the costs, but I've seen them at health food markets for a long time, and I want to try their Vega One bars.

      Reply
    63. Alex

      October 06, 2013 at 12:36 pm

      I haven't tried any Vega products yet, but I've been dying to try them!

      Reply
    64. Andrea

      October 06, 2013 at 1:04 pm

      I've never tried Vega so I don't have a favorite ... yet.

      Reply
    65. Beth

      October 06, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      I haven't had a chance to try any vega products yet, but the chai sounds wonderful!

      Reply
    66. Fabulosity

      October 06, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      Chocolate Vega 1! Yum!

      Reply
    67. Renee

      October 06, 2013 at 6:33 pm

      French Vanilla & Berry are my favorite Vega flavors. I also like the Mango Smoothie.

      Reply
    68. Jennifer K

      October 07, 2013 at 12:27 pm

      Vega One Shake in Natural is my go-to products

      Reply
    69. Bobbie {the vegan crew}

      October 07, 2013 at 4:00 pm

      I've yet to try any Vega products, but this starter kit sounds like a great place to start! 🙂

      Reply
    70. Samantha

      October 07, 2013 at 6:16 pm

      I love all of their workout products, but my fave is their Raspberry Endurance Gel for long distance runs

      Reply
    71. Kamaldeep Kaur

      October 07, 2013 at 7:22 pm

      Chocolate!!

      Reply
    72. Betty

      October 07, 2013 at 8:20 pm

      I'd like to try the vanilla Chai

      Reply
    73. Amy

      October 07, 2013 at 8:35 pm

      I've never actually tried a Vega product! Now's the time. 🙂

      Reply
    74. HilLesha

      October 07, 2013 at 9:08 pm

      I don't have a favorite....yet.

      Reply
    75. Hannah S

      October 07, 2013 at 9:17 pm

      vega electrolyte hydrator

      Reply
    76. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl

      October 08, 2013 at 7:34 am

      This smoothie sounds SO good! I am obsessed with their chocolate protein powder and would love to try out the french vanilla flavor!

      Reply
    77. Jessica

      October 08, 2013 at 9:35 am

      My favorite Vega product is definitely the Vega One. I've been buying it for two years now. It's sugar free, high fiber, high protein, with healthy fats and antioxidants, etc. I need to mask the flavor a little bit with stevia, cocoa powder and fruit, but it ends up tasting AMAZING!

      Reply
    78. Dalores

      October 08, 2013 at 11:44 am

      I like the Vega chocolate shakes.

      Reply
    79. Alisa Benedetti

      October 08, 2013 at 12:32 pm

      Vega is definitely my favorite protein powder! I love the Vega One, especially the chocolate flavor! I just recently tried their bars too and they are just as fabulous!!

      Reply
    80. Vashti M

      October 08, 2013 at 3:41 pm

      I like their lemon lime pre workout!!

      Reply
    81. Ashlee

      October 08, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      I love the VegaOne nutritional shakes. They mix so easily with almond milk or juice on the go!

      Reply
    82. Lizzie S

      October 09, 2013 at 4:47 am

      I love french vanilla and vanilla almond!

      Reply
    83. Jess C

      October 09, 2013 at 11:41 am

      I have not tried Vega yet! ☺

      Reply
    84. Angela

      October 09, 2013 at 11:45 am

      My fav products are their bars!

      Reply
    85. Kathy

      October 09, 2013 at 11:45 am

      Vega One!

      Reply

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