Speckled with spices for warming, grounding delight
I declared one of the days earlier this week a Day of Bed Rest, and spent my waking hours working with my computer in the comfort of pj’s, pillows and privacy; no clocks, no appointments, no deadlines, no rush. It is Autumn, after all, the season of Vata, giving us permission to shut it all off, dial it all down, turn it all in, stay home, build a fire, and, once in a while even, pass the whole day in bed!
Luxuriating in the spaciousness of life without time, I surrendered ~ and found myself nourished by time off, time away, time to myself.
For lunch that day, I indulged in an Autumn-balancing, Vata-reducing, grounding, warming, deeply restorative and utterly gorgeous, golden Pumpkin Smoothie.
Autumn’s Golden Color
It made me think that Autumn is gold for a reason: the bounty of this season is so rich!
It is a simplified and Ayurvedafied recipe inspired by Oh She Glows and suggested by a very wonderful and deep Yogi Pamela Hunt Cloyd. Try making this yourself and see if it doesn’t just make you feel golden.
Pumpkin Smoothie
2 T Chia Seeds
1 c Pumpkin Puree (easy to make or in a box from Pacific)
1 Banana
1 c Almond Milk (make your own or sugar free from your favorite food supplier)
1/2 c Almond Meal (you can also make your own by soaking, rinsing then grinding your almonds)
1/2 c Coconut Milk
1 coin Ginger, peeled (or 1/2 t Ginger Powder)
1 t Vanilla Extract
1 t Cinnamon
1/4 t Nutmeg
1 Pinch Clove, optional
2 Dates, optional
maple syrup to taste, optional
Soak the Chia Seeds in 1/4 cup water overnight, or at least for one hour. Put all your ingredients in your power blender and blend until very smooth and very creamy. Add chopped Dates for more sweet body, or maple syrup to flesh out and unite the flavors.
Then slip into your silky sumptuous self and sip slowly.
Beauty and Nourishment for my Beloved
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What a reminder that Food is Love!
Lisa’s adorable daughter enjoying her Pumpkin Smoothie!
Enjoy!
Namaste ~
This is my idea of perfection on a page! YUM…and don’t mean JUST the recipe!
The YUM of Being!
Thank you Laura! You always delight with such wonderful recipes!!! 🙂
Thanks Gina for being such a great inspiration!
I have been drinking this all week for breakfast minus the clove. I add some whipped coconut cream on top:)
What a gorgeous way to nourish yourself. Thanks for the original inspiration, Pamela!
Thanks for the great recipe! Sofia enjoyed making and drinking this so much. Today she invited a friend over after school to share a pumpkin smoothie! We did opt in for the dates and about a tablespoon of maple syrup. Happy Autumn!
Thank you, Lisa, for the charming, heart-melting photo of Sofia enjoying her Pumpkin Smoothie!
Going to try it this weekend, sounds delightful 🙂
It is delightful, Amanda, and deliciously Vata-reducing. Let us know how you like it!
This is so scrumptious! My son Gavin loved it too 🙂
Thanks, Deanna. Please tell Gavin I am honored!
It’s already freezing up here in Maine, so I’ve been making this and heating it up for breakfast, or a quick desert 🙂 Delicious!
Mmm for dessert. Kind of like a Pumpkin Pudding.
Please stay warm and safe up there in Maine this storm season.
mmmm. i just made my first autumn smoothie…just the date no maple syrup though i look forward to that post cleanse. happy, happy heart and belly this morning! thanks laura for your always inspiring recipes!
Thank you, Robyn. These are really one of Autumns’ great treats. Glad you enjoyed it.