Pumpkin seed protein powder is made directly from the teardrop-shaped seeds of the pumpkin plant. While pumpkins as a whole are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, their seeds are a particularly concentrated source of these helpful nutrients. Pumpkin seed-based protein powders can be enjoyed in smoothies, shakes, baked goods, cereal, and however else you typically consume protein powder. Pumpkin seed protein powder has many of the benefits of whole pumpkin seeds, but with a slightly different nutritional profile. The milling process requires removing fat from the pumpkin seeds, so pumpkin seed powder has fewer calories and less fat than an equal volume of whole seeds would. Pumpkin seed powder is still rich in protein, minerals, and fiber, as whole seeds are.