This vegan recipe style is super simple to create, just a handful of ingredients and spices that you may already have on hand. A great way to utilize that extra pumpkin puree in your refrigerator and easy to whip up for the family or even company. A light creamy comforting pudding with a twist around the holidays.

 

 

This simple super food, pumpkin, has various health benefits. As you may know it’s high in Carotenoids, chock full of healthy fiber and low in calories. A great source of calcium, iron, and vitamin C. Pumpkin helps promote healthy eye vision, regulates blood sugar levels, help prevent certain cancers and so much more. Not only good for you, but tasty! Practically a guilt free treat you can feel good about serving.

 

 

 

 

 

SO, let’s scroll down to the recipe below…………………………………………

 

 

 

 

SERVES: 4

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp pure certified organic maple syrup

3/4 cup  pumpkin puree, organic homemade or canned

1-2 bananas, ripe and mashed

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp ground ginger

3 tbsp corn starch

1 1/2 cups almond milk

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a medium stock pot, combine the maple syrup, pumpkin, bananas and spices together using a whisk.

On medium heat, bring to a slow boil for about 5 minutes. Stirring continuously.

Next, add in the corn starch, keep whisking. Add the almond milk slowly; whisking well.

Return to a boil. Let cook until thick; about another few minutes.

Remove from heat. Place and distribute mixture into serving bowls. To prevent condensation, place parchment on the top of the surface of the pudding before refrigerating. Let chill for a couple hours.

Then serve and garnish with crushed pistachios and dried cranberries, or whipped cream.

 

 

 

 

NUTRITIONAL VALUE: Calories 270; Total Fat 20g; Total Carbohydrates 22g; Dietary Fiber 3.7g; Sugars 10g; Protein 2.6g;Vitamin A 143%; Calcium 4%; Vitamin C 7%; Iron 13%. This treat is low in sodium, high in manganese and very high in vitamin A.

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