Monday, November 12, 2007

Smells Like Pumpkin Spirit

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I have been working on a smoothie recipe that fits the season. I have tried to incorporate a lot of healthy, delicious and super nourishing ingredients into this raw power refresher. It is really great if you are a raw vegan and trying to keep your B vitamin intake up (especially B12 and folic acid). Check this out:

PUMPKIN CREME POWER SHAKE

milk and meat of 1 baby coconut
1 frozen banana
1/4 cup chia seeds, soaked with one cup fresh almond milk
1/4 cup (or more) fresh carrot juice
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (add more if you prefer)
2 - 3 soaked dates
1 scoop maca powder
1 tsp. liquid vitamin B complex
1 heaping tbsp. Crystal Manna Flakes
large glass of crushed ice

Place all ingredients into your high speed blender and mix until smooth and frothy. This drink isn't only incredibly healthy and delicious, it is guaranteed to keep you rocking and fueled up for hours!

5 comments:

Dhrumil said...

Penni,

Your warm corn bread looks crazy good! I just posted it on the quickies page of we like it raw.

Thanks!

Jenny said...

hi penni, i've loved having you on my twitter page. . . now i love your blog. . . and hope you don't mind, but i added you as a link on my newly started (and completely addictive!) musings page.
i'm having one of my wisdom teeth out tomorrow and can't wait to try your pumpkin recipe- i'm looking forward to all the puddings, smoothies and banana ice cream!
x jenny

Jenny said...

Penni, I have to tell you that i made a soup (still only liquids) with the basic ingredients of your warm corn bread (which i cannot wait to try when my mouth heals by the way!!) and it was so so so GOOD!! like the most heavenly corn chowder.
cheers, jenny

Penni said...

Wow, Jenny...I love your idea of making that into a corn chowder! My mouth is watering just thinking of it. Thank you for sharing that awesome idea!

xo...Penni

Blender Benefits said...

I found this blender recipe just in time for thanksgiving! thanks for posting!