Hello friends, it’s pumpkin season! (At least it is in North America!) And actually, in Philippines, it’s pumpkin season all year long… Philippines has beautiful local pumpkins called kalabasa that are a bit softer and milder than “jack-o-lantern” pumpkins. I do everything with them, from roasting slices with cinnamon & curry powder, to cubing them up in curries, to pureeing them for pies…
…and now, freezing the cooked flesh for this amazing pumpkin pie smoothie bowl. It is still warm here, you know, and cold foods are very welcome after a workout. But you can have this luscious concoction anytime, for breakfast or even for dessert… it’s that good! And it’s not only good, it’s good for you… High in protein and Vitamin A, with a whopping 8 grams of fiber, this baby will keep you full at least until you can figure out what you’re gonna be for Halloween!
The main ingredient in this bowl is pumpkin, duh… but to give it some sweetness, I added fresh papaya. I know, tropics! But if you don’t like papaya, or can’t get it, just sub banana. Beyond that, it has vanilla plant protein powder, flax meal, light coconut milk, & pumpkin pie spices. So easy! I froze the pumpkin ahead of time to make my smoothie bowl very ice-cream-like, but if you forget, just add ice… or not, if you don’t want it cold. Anything goes!
But don’t forget to top it… I used walnuts, coconut, & pumpkin seeds, but you decide what you like… chocolate chips, dried cranberries, cranberry sauce… the sky’s the limit on this one.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked pumpkin, frozen
- 1/2 cup (~100gm) fresh papaya (can sub ½ banana)
- 1 scoop vanilla vegan protein powder
- ½ T. flaxmeal
- ¼ t. cinnamon
- dash of nutmeg
- ¼ cup light coconut milk (plus more as needed to move the blender blades)
For the toppings (optional):
- walnuts or pecans
- coconut flakes
- pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding additional liquid as needed to keep the blender blades moving. Smoothie should be thick like soft serve ice cream.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with your desired toppings. Makes one serving.
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
Serves: 1 serving
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 6 gm | 9.2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium | 0 | |
| Total Carbohydrate 29gm | 9.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 8gm | 32% | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 23gm | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
The Expat Dietitian