This pumpkin pie smoothie is filled with nutritious plant based ingredients and perfectly spiced with Vega One Vanilla Chai vegan protein.
1.Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup pumpkin, cooked
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
4 dashes ginger powder
4 dashes nutmeg powder
1 teaspoon stevia
1 teaspoon vanilla
8-10 ice cubes
Blend the coconut milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, stevia, and vanilla until completely smooth. Add the ice and blend again. Serves 1-2
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2.Pumpkin Almond Smoothie
Ingredients:
1/4 cup almonds, raw
1 1/4 cup water
1 cup pumpkin, cooked
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon stevia
2 dashes ginger powder
2 dashes nutmeg powder
10 ice cubes
Completely blend almonds, water, pumpkin, cinnamon, stevia, ginger, nutmeg. Add the ice and blend again until smooth. Serves 1-2
Pumpkin Seeds Are a Great Source of Nutrients
If you are looking for a cheap, easy way to get more nutrients, then start consuming pumpkin seeds. In just 1 ounce (which is about 1/5 a cup of pepitas), you can find all of these nutrients:
7 grams of protein (adults generally need 46-56 grams daily)
23% RDA iron
37% RDA magnesium
33% RDA phosphorus
14% RDA zinc
19% RDA copper
42% RDA manganese
6% RDA potassium
Pumpkin seeds are also rich in antioxidants which can boost immunity. Combined with zinc, which is also important for immunity, pumpkin seeds can be your best friend the next time you get a cold. The antioxidants in pumpkin seeds can also reduce inflammation, which is why they are recommended for people with arthritis.
Health Benefits Of Pumpkin
Pumpkin is incredibly rich in vital anti-oxidants and vitamins. This vegetable is very low in calories yet good source of vitamin A.
The plant is a “vine”, creeper on the surface and needs alot of room to grow.
It is one of the vegetables which is very low calories; provides just 26 cal per 100 g and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; but is rich a source of dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins. Recommended by dieticians in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.Pumpkin is a storehouse of many anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin-A, vitamin-C and vitamin-E. and is required by the body for maintaining the integrity of skin and mucus membranes. It is also an essential vitamin for vision. Research studies suggest that natural foods rich in vitamin A helps body protect against lung and oral cavity cancers. Thus, it helps protect from “age related macular disease” (ARMD) in the elderly.Rich in B-complex group of vitamins like folates, niacin, vitamin B-6 thiamin and pantothenic acid. It is also rich source of minerals like copper, calcium, potassium and phosphorus.
Reference:
http://www.nutritionistinthekitch.com/2013/09/14/pumpkin-pie-protein-smoothie-vegan-option/
http://www.smartnutrition.ca/recipes/pumpkin-spice-almond-smoothie/
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2601/2
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