Quick answer: Fresh Monkee’s fall protein shakes for 2026 are Apple Crisp (apple, oats, graham cracker, maple and cinnamon) and Maple Creemee (maple, banana and cinnamon), both blended with vanilla protein. Want pumpkin? Chocolate Pumpkin tastes like fall but is on the menu all year.
Cooler mornings call for flavors that taste like a sweater feels. Every fall we build seasonal shakes around the things people crave this time of year, like warm spice, baked apples and maple, without turning them into a dessert in a cup. This year’s lineup has two fall specials and one year-round favorite that fits the season perfectly.
Here’s what’s in each one, who it suits, and how to make it fit your goals.
What are Fresh Monkee’s fall protein shakes this year?
Our 2026 fall specials are Apple Crisp and Maple Creemee. Both are made to order with real fruit and a scoop of vanilla protein, the same way we make everything on the Fresh Monkee menu. Like most of our shakes, they’re built to deliver 20+ grams of protein, so they work as breakfast, a lunch on the run, or a post-workout snack.
If pumpkin is your fall must-have, order the Chocolate Pumpkin. It isn’t a seasonal special: it’s on the menu year-round, and it’s a fall favorite.
Apple Crisp: apple pie flavor, protein shake inside
Apple Crisp is our take on the classic baked dessert. It’s blended from:
- Apple juice and milk
- Vanilla protein
- Apple
- Maple syrup
- Oats
- Graham cracker
- Cinnamon
The oats and graham cracker give it that crumbly crisp topping taste and a thicker texture, while the apple and cinnamon keep it bright. It’s a good pick if you like your shake to feel like a meal, because the oats make it more filling than a fruit-only blend.
Who it’s for: anyone who wants a breakfast shake that tastes like fall, and anyone who misses apple pie season the other ten months of the year.
Maple Creemee: a New England classic in a cup
Fresh Monkee started in Connecticut, and anyone who has spent a fall in New England knows a maple creemee (that’s soft-serve, for everyone else). Our version keeps the flavor and swaps the soft-serve for protein. It’s made with:
- Milk
- Vanilla protein
- Cinnamon
- Banana
- Maple syrup
Short ingredient list, big flavor. The banana makes it creamy without ice cream, and the maple and cinnamon do the rest.
Who it’s for: people who want something sweet after a workout or in the afternoon, and anyone who orders the vanilla-and-banana shakes year-round and wants a seasonal twist.
Is there a pumpkin protein shake at Fresh Monkee?
Yes. The Chocolate Pumpkin is on our menu every day of the year, so you don’t have to wait for fall or worry about it disappearing in December. It’s blended from milk, chocolate protein, pumpkin puree, spices, banana, vanilla extract, graham cracker and Nutella, finished with a sugar-free chocolate drizzle and graham cracker crumbles.
Real pumpkin puree is what makes it more than a flavor. Pumpkin is low in fat and calories, and its fiber helps you stay full longer, according to Cleveland Clinic dietitian Beth Czerwony. Its orange color comes from beta-carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A, a nutrient that supports eye and immune health.
Prefer pumpkin without the chocolate? Ask for the Nutmeg State, another year-round shake made with vanilla protein, pumpkin puree, spices, banana, vanilla extract and graham cracker.
Which fall shake should you order?
| If you want… | Order | Protein base |
|---|---|---|
| A filling breakfast that tastes like dessert | Apple Crisp | Vanilla protein |
| Something creamy and simple | Maple Creemee | Vanilla protein |
| Chocolate and pumpkin together | Chocolate Pumpkin (year-round) | Chocolate protein |
| Pumpkin spice without chocolate | Nutmeg State (year-round) | Vanilla protein |
Can you customize a fall shake for your diet?
Yes. Keto, vegan, gluten-free and Whole30-friendly modifications are available on our menu, so ask your Fresh Monkee team member what can be adjusted in your favorite fall shake. Our nutrition and dietary guide lists the options for each shake, along with nutrition information.
A few easy tweaks people ask for:
- Plant-based: ask for a plant protein and a non-dairy milk.
- More protein: add an extra scoop if you’re using your shake as a full meal after a hard workout.
- Lighter: ask what can be left off, such as toppings or drizzle.
How does a fall shake fit into a healthy routine?
Seasonal flavors are more fun when they also do a job. A protein shake made with real fruit can replace a pastry-and-latte breakfast, fill the gap between lunch and dinner, or help you recover after a workout. If you’re wondering about timing, our guide to drinking a protein shake before or after a workout breaks it down by goal.
Want more fall ingredients to work into your week? See our list of the most nutritious fall fruits for healthy shakes.
Frequently asked questions
What are Fresh Monkee’s fall specials in 2026?
Apple Crisp and Maple Creemee are this year’s fall specials. Both are made with vanilla protein and real ingredients.
Is the Chocolate Pumpkin shake seasonal?
No. Chocolate Pumpkin is on the Fresh Monkee menu all year, even though it’s a fall favorite.
What’s in the Apple Crisp protein shake?
Apple juice, milk, vanilla protein, apple, maple syrup, oats, graham cracker and cinnamon.
Do the fall shakes have protein?
Yes. Apple Crisp and Maple Creemee are made with vanilla protein, and Chocolate Pumpkin with chocolate protein. Like most of our shakes, they have 20+ grams of protein.
Can I order a fall shake ahead?
Yes. You can order online from your nearest Fresh Monkee and skip the line.
Ready for a taste of fall? Order your Apple Crisp or Maple Creemee at your nearest Fresh Monkee.
