Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Amber Carver
Sep 25, 2019
2 min read

Updated: Sep 26

Originally published: September 25, 2019 | Updated: September 26, 2025

Fall is officially here! I'm a huge fan of pumpkin and fall, but it's definitely still warm here in Virginia Beach. If you are still enjoying warm days and looking for ways to welcome fall in, try this pumpkin pie smoothie. Read on for how this impacts your genes and emotional well-being!

A lot of smoothies are loaded in sugar, which gives you a smoothie high, followed by an energy drop, only to leave you craving the next energy spike and mood boost. This blood sugar roller coaster can also mimic anxiety. That's why I created a smoothie full of healthy fats, protein, and fiber, which all work together to keep your energy from crashing. On top of that, pumpkin is a good source of tryptophan and beta-carotene. Tryptophan is key in the production of serotonin. Serotonin is key in mood regulation.

🧬 Enhancing Your Pumpkin Pie Smoothie with Nutrigenomics Insights

🥕 Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A Conversion

Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene, which is a precursor to vitamin A. The thing is, not everyone's genes support the conversion of beta-carotene into vitamin A.

🧬 Fat Metabolism and Nutrient Absorption

Genetic factors also influence how your body metabolizes fats and absorbs fat-soluble vitamins. When you know your genetic blueprint you can understand what you need for optimal fat metabolism and nutrient absorption.

When you pair fat with beta-carotene you can help increase your absorption opportunity. Which means you are getting the most out of your food. This smoothie gives you optimal nutrients in the forms of healthy fats, protein, fiber, and micronutrients!

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Watch me make the smoothie here.

A couple of notes.

Be sure to use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
The Plain Forager's Cashewgurt provides a tang, imitating the whipped topping flavor you'd find on pie. If you can't find the Plain Forager Cashewgurt you could use plain yogurt or a plain kefir to get the same effect.
The maple syrup is optional. I make mine without because my protein powerd offers plenty of sweetness for me. i always recommend trying it without first and then adding it if you need it!

Enjoy!

Amber