This easy pumpkin low carb smoothie recipe with salted caramel is just the thing to get you going in the morning. As a pumpkin protein shake, this is a delicious and easy low carb breakfast on the go. And with only 5.4g net carbs per serving, you could eat it for low carb dessert too!
You might also like this low carb pumpkin protein shake too!
Why did I make this smoothie? Because I bought a case of Torani syrups and I wanted to use them. And I thought what better way than to make a smoothie.
So today I pushed pumpkin spice aside and made this low carb pumpkin smoothie recipe with my sugar free salted caramel syrup and it was fabulous!
Why I Love This Smoothie
First of all it tastes great and it’s very nutritious. But it’s also
- low carb with only 5.4g net carbs
- high in protein with 29g
- high in fiber with 6.4g
- versatile in that you can use a variety of syrup flavorings
- it can be a meal replacement shake or without the protein powder it can be a healthy keto snack
What’s In This Low Carb Smoothie?
The ingredients I used for the smoothie recipe is almond milk, pure pumpkin puree, avocado, low carb vanilla protein powder and Torani sugar free salted caramel syrup. ]
For the low carb vanilla protein powder I used IsoPure Zero Carb Vanilla protein powder. It’s great to add in low carb smoothie recipes like this because it has zero carbs!
Using Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin puree is wonderful to put in smoothies. It adds thickness, nutrition and great taste. But make sure to use pure pumpkin (in a can) not pumpkin pie filling.
I like to freeze it to make pumpkin pucks like the pic below. Just freeze a tablespoon of puree and then store in a baggie. Then I drop a few in a blender for keto pumpkin ice cream or smoothies.
Torani Sugar Free Syrups For Low Carb Smoothies
But to talk about the Torani syrups for a minute, if you are on a low carb diet, you might want to try a few. They are great in smoothies, shakes, coffee, tea and even alcoholic drinks. However I also use them in my baking, with roasted nuts and granolas too.
This is not a sponsored post. I just really like them. I’ve seen them at Walmart and you can but them on Amazon, but I buy mine straight from Torani because they have the biggest sugar free selection.
In case you are interested, here are the ones that I like and here are the ones I was not crazy about. These are just my opinion.
I really like most of the fruit flavors: raspberry, strawberry, black cherry, peach, watermelon and mango. I also like Belgian cookie, s’mores, salted caramel, peppermint, cinnamon vanilla and almond roca. The chocolate, cookie dough, toffee, white chocolate, lemon, orange and peanut butter are only so so.
Pumpkin Low Carb Smoothie With Salted Caramel
Low Carb Smoothie Tips
Here are a few of my low carb smoothie recipe tips. I make a smoothie many times a week for breakfast so here’s what I’ve learned over the years:
- Almond milk is great liquid to use in low carb smoothies because it has few net carbs. Cow’s milk usually has quite a bit of carbs so I use almond instead.
- Frozen pumpkin pucks (see above), berries, avocado and of course ice are good thickeners.
- Other substances that make smoothies thick are glucomannan powder, Thick-It-Up, Xanthan gum, chia seeds or even flax seeds.
- Sweeteners to try are Torani syrups, Swerve sweetener, SweetLeaf Stevia drops or Lakanto monk fruit sweetener.
- Try extracts for added flavor like peppermint, maple, butterscotch, almond, etc.
- Lemon, lime or orange zest adds flavor without carbs too.
- There are a lot more low carb protein powders on the market now. I like IsoPure Zero Carb Vanilla but there are many others to try. They add extra flavor too.
Other Low Carb Pumpkin Recipes
I love using pumpkin in recipes both savory and sweet. It’s a good low carb ingredient to keep in your pantry. Here are some of my favorite low carb pumpkin recipes.
I hope you enjoy this easy smoothie recipe. Here is the nutritional information for one smoothie.
245 cals / 10.4g fat/ 11.8g carbs / 6.4g fiber / 29g protein = 5.4g carbs
Pumpkin Low Carb Smoothie with Salted Caramel
This low carb salted caramel pumpkin smoothie is just the thing to get your going in the morning. With only 5.4g net carbs per serving, it could be a dessert too!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 Tablespoons Torani Sugar Free Salted Caramel syrup
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, I IsoPure Zero Carb Vanilla
- ¼ avocado
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
- Add everything to a high speed blender and process until creamy.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 245Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Patty at Spoonabilities
This is our favorite smoothie EVER! And not just during pumpkin season! 🙂
Denise
So glad you like it Patty!
Valentina
This is such a fun smoothie for right now — refreshing as it’s still a bit hot out, but cozy fall flavors. Perfect!
Megan Ellam
What an awesome low carb smoothie. While we cant get Toscana in Australia I just use the Natvia brand. A perfect smoothie for any time of year. Thanks so much
Jamie
I love this combination of flavors! Salted caramel and pumpkin sound so delicious! Going to make this smoothie for breakfast!
Beth
I am not what you call a morning person, but I would get up early if I new this was waiting for me!!
Marisa Franca
Thank you for the advice about the carbs in the protein and the Torani! I’m thinking of making more smoothies throughout the holidays rather than indulging in high calorie/carb foods. This recipe sounds just like what I’m looking for.
Denise
I hope you enjoy it Marisa!
Gloria
Smoothies are great, and we often enjoy them for lunch. I am a pumpkin fanatic, and always have some puree on hand. In fact there is some in the fridge right now that needs to be used up. This might be lunch today!!
Denise
I hope you like it Gloria!
Jolina
If there ever was a smoothie made just for fall, this is it! I love how it’s low carb as well. Cannot get enough of pumpkin these days.
Denise
I know I have been pumpkin crazy this fall.
Beth
Have you tried it using Torani Sugar Free Salted Caramel Syrup? If not, any other changes I might need to make if I use this substitution?
Denise
Hi Beth, I did use the salted caramel syrup. Please let me know if I misunderstood your question.
I hope you enjoy it!
Bethany @ athletic avocado
pumpkin and salted caramel sound like an incredibly delicious flavor combo! I’m sure this smoothie tastes like a drinkable dessert!
Denise
Thank you Bethany! It is a good flavor combo.