Pumpkin Spice, oh so nice!
Boots, scarves, jackets, orange and red leaves, and pumpkin lattes. Nothing makes me get into fall as much as these. That's why I wanted to share my favorite hot drink to make when fall slips in.
This is a perfect drink to keep you warm this fall. Who doesn't love a pumpkin latte when fall rolls around? This recipe is a familiar taste and same great flavor, but comes at a much cheaper price.
Checkout the video blog recipe and cozy up this fall!
Recipe:
2 cups soy milk (or other milk alternative)
2 tablespoons pumpkin pureé
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons agave nectar
Directions:
Place all ingredients into a blender, and blend for 2-3 minutes. Place into a pot and begin heating it up on a medium heat. Allow to just come to a boil, then remove it and it's ready to serve.
Benefits of Pumpkin:
Pumpkin is a part of the squash family. Pumpkins are rich in provitamin A and antioxidant flavonoids. It helps prevent arteriosclerosis and cancer. Since they are rich in potassium and low in sodium, it acts to prevent hypertension and its negative consequences (arterial blood clots and stroke).
It is a good source of beta-carotene, which is beneficial to the loss of visual acuity or vision disorders originating in the retina.
It is 1 of the 3 of the most effective, proven anti-carcinogenic vegetables, since it contains beta-carotene, vitamin C and vegetable fiber.
It is a mild laxative, along with its soothing cation on the digestive tract. It is suggested for constipation.
