It just so happened that I had some pumpkin puree in the fridge leftover from a Paleo pumpkin bread disaster. Now, I like pumpkin pie. I like pumpkin bread. I like pumpkin pastries. The common thing here is that I like pumpkin. When it's baked into something delicious. I do not like straight up raw pumpkin. So I was skeptical. To my delight, this was actually pretty darn good.
Yes, I had the green straws. I know. I couldn't help but give the darn thing a full on photo shoot! Now, I will list the recipe below and I KNOW it sounds horrifying and disgusting. But I was shocked. SHOCKED, I TELL YOU! It was actually very yummy and even my daughter lapped it up. (After quizzing me about why it was green, of course.)
Pumpkiny Protein Smoothie
adapted from With Style and Grace
1 cup fresh spinach, packed
1-2 cups coconut milk, from a carton
1 scoop of protein – vanilla or chocolate, I used Plant Fusion, vanilla
1 large spoonful [or 1/4 cup] pumpkin puree
1 heaping teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 packet Stevia
ice cubes, it just depends on how you like your smoothie. I like mine on the milkshakey side, so I use a lot.
Put everything in your blender and turn that bad boy on!
This was more than enough for me and my daughter, unless you like a GIANT smoothie. I put some in the fridge and I'll wizz it in the blender tomorrow and see if it's good leftover like that. We'll see.
Update: The leftovers are good, just watered down from the ice melting. If you want to add more goodies, you can, but that would probably give you leftovers again!
