Pumpkins means of Autumn has arrived and with all of the coziness of the season sweeping in. Today is the perfect time to share all about the iconic Fall squash, nutrition and a simple way to enjoy more pumpkin. And of course a delicious Pumpkin Pie Smoothie recipe that you will be making on repeat all Fall Long!
Pumpkin Roots..
Pumpkins have been an arts & craft project with Jack O’ Lantern going back to 19th century Ireland where they first used turnips as a representation of the spirits of supernatural beings that roam the earth on Halloween. These hollowed out pumpkins were used to ward off evil spirits from entering homes.
Pumpkin Nutrition..
Pumpkin is a light, delicious, creamy fruit. It is 90% water, contains lots of antioxidants & fiber aiding in digestion and helping you feel satisfied. Pumpkin is loaded with vitamin A coming from carotenoids, one of which is beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a provitamin A carotenoid, different from preformed vitamin A (such as retinol and retinyl ester, which come from animal products), the body has to convert provitamin A carotenoids into vitamin A, where it’s then metabolized in the body cells converted into the active/usable form of vitamin A.
Pumpkin is excellent for achieving that glowy skin since it is rich in vitamin A, C and zinc both known for there skin improving properties as well as eye health, immune strength, cancer prevention and reduceing inflammation.
Pumpkin seeds also have there own goodness they contain omega-6 fatty acids and tryptophan, an amino acid that helps the body produce mood-uplifting serotonin. The seeds also contain fiber, heart-healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, minerals, and vitamin K.
***Keep those seeds from inside your pumpkin they can easily be cleaned, oven roasted with a sprinkle of cinnamon and oil for a tasty pumpkin seed snack or vegetable bowl topper.
Nutrition Content Pumpkin | 1 cup
Vitamin A 198% DV
Vitamin C 17% DV
Vitamin E 4% DV
Potassium 8% DV
Copper 7% DV
Magnesium
Calcium
Phosphorus
Iron
Manganese
Folate
Niacin
Vitamin B6
Thiamin
Zinc 70% RDA per 100g
Pantothenic acid
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie..
This smoothie is a warm, creamy, nutrient dense blend of goodness its basically Fall in a glass. So much better than any pumpkin flavored anything because it’s the REAL thing.
Not into smoothies? There are still other awesome ways to enjoy pumpkin! Pureed pumpkin or oven roasted can be an excellent addition to soups, oatmeal, smoothies baked breads, cakes and cupcakes, salads, vegetable wraps, grains like rice, or quinoa, pasta or dips like pumpkin hummus. Traditionally it goes well with spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Or it can be enjoyed savory with cumin, coriander, garlic, basil, rosemary, thyme, cayenne or turmeric.
Giving this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie a try? let me know what you think! #sidebarnutrition
Happy Halloween!
Xo
J
- 1 cup Cashew Milk
- 1 1/2 cup Water
- 1 Banana
- ½ cup Pumpkin Puree
- ½ cup Cashew Butter
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 tablespoon Hemp Seeds
- ¼ teaspoon Ginger
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Cloves
- Add all ingredients to high speed blender
- Blend on high speed for 1 minute
- • They smoothie is meant to be drank warm for cold add ice or frozen banana
- • Pumpkin Pie Spice can be used instead
- • Any nut butter or milk can be substituted
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