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I created this spiced pumpkin smoothie with whole foods like pumpkin, carrot, ginger and coconut cream. It’s creamy, lightly spiced and a cozy way to start the day.
This smoothie is featured in my roundup of high-calorie smoothies for weight gain. For another balanced, low-sugar option, try my Cherry Vanilla Smoothie, or keep it light with my Yogurt Persimmon Smoothie.
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Spiced Pumpkin Smoothie Ingredients
This smoothie’s got a little bit of everything and a whole lot of goodness in every sip. A few notes to help you achieve the perfect blend:
- Coconut cream is the fatty cream in canned coconut milk. Did you know you can actual buy whole cans of just this rich cream part?! Thrive Market has my fav brand of coconut cream. Yet if you have trouble finding this, then you can check out my favorite full fat canned coconut milk brands. DON’T shake it before opening, then use a spatula to scrape out just the creamy part, leaving the milk at the bottom.
- Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, pumpkin, and ginger all add warm flavor.
- Orange foods: If you noticed a color theme in this smoothie, then you’re on to something! Orange foods are full of vitamin A, and so is this spiced pumpkin smoothie! I love pumpkin, so I instantly fell in love with this creamy creation! You can also find my top picks for smoothie blenders to make it extra smooth.
Want to turn this smoothie into a meal? Then add 1 serving of homemade vegan protein powder, which easily turns this smoothie into a meal. No sugar, no additives, no secret ingredients.
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Spiced PCOS Smoothie
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Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 4 ounce carrot cut into large pieces
- 1 tablespoon ginger root minced
- 1 cup almond milk
- ¾ cup coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon turmeric, ground
- pinch black pepper, ground
Instructions
- Pour the almond milk and coconut cream into a blender. Add the pumpkin, carrot, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric and pepper.
- Blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
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Recipe Notes
- Sweetener Swaps: Sweeten to taste with a ripe banana, a date, maple syrup or honey; see more natural sweeteners. A frozen banana also makes it thicker and colder.
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of plant-based protein powder or 1 tablespoon nut butter.
- Blender Tip: Raw carrots are firm, so cut them small and blend a little longer if you’re using a standard blender.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The coconut cream may firm up, so shake well before drinking.
Nutrition
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 421 mg | Potassium: 678 mg | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 38015 IU | Vitamin C: 13 mg | Calcium: 392 mg
Whole Foods to Pair with This Spiced PCOS Smoothie
So what else goes well with this Spiced PCOS Smoothie recipe? Now, before you come at me for this list of foods… remember that plant BASED does not mean vegan. I share meatless recipes because I know how hard it is to swap meat for plants. Yet I am all for a well-balanced diet, and that includes ALL whole foods… like these:
- Animal protein: If you eat it, animal protein is one more way to round out a nutrient-balanced plate.
- Non-starchy vegetables: Kym likes to load up on nutrient-dense veggies every day. These include (but aren’t limited to): gourd vegetables, nightshades, and of course, leafy green vegetables! See why we became fast friends?!
- Whole food carbs: foods like starchy veggies and legumes, as well as whole grains like quinoa and buckwheat.
- Fats and oils: fish oil, olive oil + avocado oil, butter, nuts, seeds, fatty cuts of meat, eggs. Try to avoid more processed fats from cotton seed, canola, sunflower seed, soybeans, and rice bran. This Spiced PCOS Smoothie recipe uses healthy fat from coconut cream.
- Nuts and seeds: Need I say more? A few of Kym’s favs include walnuts and chia seeds, as well as flaxseeds.
- Low sugar fruits: While berries and melons are great low sugar fruits, remember that fruit brings natural sugar plus fiber, so listen to your body and don’t hide the fruit
If you make this Spiced PCOS Smoothie, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your feedback helps me and all the readers in this community. For more tips, you can also check out my guide on how to make a smoothie.
Love that you’re talking about this in the plant based, whole food eating space. Finding healthy, natural ways to deal with health challenges feels like such a better way. Thank you! 🙂
My body thanks you for this recipe!
I love how creamy this smoothie is! So, so good.
Thanks so much for another delicious smoothie recipe! I love fueling my body with helpful foods 🙂
My sister has PCOS and has adopted a plant-based diet and see such dramatic improvements in her body. We’re hoping she has success like Kym in her journey. Thanks for sharing a recipe to help— I’ve already passed it onto my sister.
Thank you so much for sharing about your sister, Sara. Hoping along with you that these changes bring her major relief!