Today has been ‘one of those days.’ You know the kind where you feel like jumping right back into bed, pulling the covers over your eyes, & turning all electronics off? Yah. I’m definitely dragging my feet. Totally wasn’t a smooth sailin’-kinda Wednesday.
So!
Since it’s hot as balls outside, I made froyo [ created by my friend, Mara ]. Because there’s nothing better than pumpkin frozen yogurt to cure a shitty, humid day.
Oh, & P.S. working out also helped me feel better. Whenever you feel sad/mad/depressed/angry/annoyed/frustrated/pissed/gross- go workout. Exercise increases endorphins, which can eliminate a bad mood instantly. Along with this pumpkin froyo, Pilates also helped pull me out of my funk today {!!!).
XO.
Love.L
+ Vegan Pumpkin Froyo
[ Recipe adapted from Mara]
1 cup cooked pumpkin puree
1 cup plain soy yogurt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
A pinch of ginger
A dash of pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon liquid vanilla stevia [ or you could try a different sweetener–liquid stevia is very concentrated sweet, so if you’re using something else, adjust amount to your taste preferences ]. I used Pyure sweetener.
+ Directions: Blend everything in a bowl & whip until well combined. Put in the freezer for about 20 minutes; take it out & stir well. Put back in the freezer for another 15-30 minutes, checking periodically and stirring. You want it well-chilled but not frozen, otherwise it will be icy and crunchy, not smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
( I also love pumpkin rolls & pumpkin face masks! )
Sounds delish! Do you think it would work with Greek yogurt?
Yes; Greek yogurt would work perf!
Ugh, I’ve been in SUCH a funk lately. Thanks so much for this nice reminder to get my bum into the gym. This froyo looks amazeballs and it’s so easy to make – I can’t wait to whip it up tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe!
No worries; feel better Kym! xo.
Oh my god! Just made this for dessert after din… delish! Thanks Lauryn! Xo
Hope it was yummy! XO.
I had one of those days Monday! You’re right, working out is the best cure! This recipe looks like it could be helpful too : )
It definitely helped too!
YUM!!! Did you use fresh pumpkin or think canned would work in a pinch? Thanks for the inspiration…making this ASAP 🙂
I used canned, organic pure pumpkin puree ; ). Either works!
It looks delish! I am going to make it tomorrow 🙂
Yay!
Thanks for sharing this! Only thing is it would be difficult to find pumpkin puree here.. Could i use something else? 🙂
And another question (don’t want to make things too easy for you 😉 ), is there a huge difference with using dairy and soy products? Is soy yoghurt that much healthier? 🙂
Thanks! 🙂
Either yogurt works! And pumpkin puree is at most stores in the baking section ; ). Libby’s is my favie!
Mmm … I made a pumpkin “ice cream” today myself my blending a frozen banana with some pure pumpkin, vanilla almond milk, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla protein powder, and the tiniest pinch of brown sugar … also really good! And this morning I made your 2-ingredient pancakes (followed your recipe adding in a little protein powder) and they were awesome! Didn’t need any syrup or honey or anything because the banana was sweet enough. 🙂
Sounds fab!!! ; ))
Yum! That looks so refreshing! Lately, my go-to breakfast has been my rendition of “pumpkin pie.” I take 1/2 cup of canned pumpkin, 1/4 cup of egg whites, some sweetner, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix it all up in a mug, and pop it into the micro for a couple minutes. It’s delicious, filling, and tastes like the inside of a pumpkin pie!
YUM!
Yum!
Last day to enter this So Delicious health food giveaway 🙂
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I’ll check out the giveaway!
Pumpkin Is An Awesome FLavor For Frozen TReats, Or Any Kind Of Dessert In That Matter! Definitely Making When I Get The Chance!
Thanks So Much! You Just Made Another Very Happy Vegan! 🙂
This tastes great with Greek yogurt! Sometimes I even add mashed sweet potato 😛