All the things you can do with pumpkin
HOUSTON -- There's pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cheesecake, even pumpkin soup, but what else can you make with pumpkins?
Turns out there are a lot of different things you can do with that jack-o-lantern and the health benefits are abundant! This high-fiber squash is a great source of Vitamin A, Potassium and it can even help put you in a better mood!
Check out these unique recipes.
This is my version of the Pumpkin-tini! Here's what you'll need:
Add some ice and mix all the ingredients in a shaker. You can add more or less of the ingredients depending on how you want it to taste. Serve in a martini glass and top it off with pumpkin pie spice and whipped cream if you dare!
PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE
You can save a few calories with this next drink, the pumpkin smoothie.
Ingredients
Directions
Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!
It's a healthier option to quench that sweet tooth!
PUMPKIN FUDGE
Here's another healthy take on a sweet treat!
Ingredients
DIRECTIONS
Heat the coconut oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Add the pumpkin puree and saute until warm. In a bowl, mixt together the almond butter, maple syrup, banana and almond milk. Add the almond butter mixture to the saucepan and stir together. Add the cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Transfer the entire mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour th mixture into an ice cube tray or muffin tin and freeze for an hour and a half or until frozen. The fudge melts quickly at room temperature so you should store in the freezer.
