Pumpkin smoothie and co.: a different take on the fall vegetable

Rain, wet, cold, wind - you can say what you like about fall, but there's one thing you can't deny: Autumn is simply delicious! Because in fall, pumpkins are finally back in season. The fact that this delicious vegetable - or is pumpkin a fruit after all? - is super versatile, there's no question about it. But have you ever tried pumpkin smoothies? Or pumpkin to drink? If not, it's high time you did!

via Anna-Lisa

11/02/2017, 11:15

"Polly Pumpkin" from Kale&Me is not only delicious, but above all healthy!

Pumpkin as a spritzer? Definitely give it a try!

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Pumpkin with a difference

The autumn blues can stay away from us this year, because we are using the cool, wet season for culinary adventures. We are celebrating the start of fall with pumpkin in all its varieties. Whether as a spicy soup or dried in the oven as a healthy form of potato chips - the healthy autumn vegetable, which is full of fiber and antioxidants, is now used daily.

We've already tried a lot of pumpkin recipes, but we've never had pumpkin as a drink - until now! Have you tried it yet? We'll show you how creatively you can use pumpkin in the kitchen: as a pumpkin smoothie, as a spritzer or as a drink!

Pumpkin smoothie with carrot

Sweet, juicy and super healthy at the same time - this carrot and pumpkin smoothie not only looks great in a glass, it also tastes delicious!

You will need:
- 150 g pulp from the Hokkaido pumpkin
- two large carrots
- one pear

Here's how it works

Steam the pumpkin flesh for a few minutes to soften it. Juice the carrots and pear. Blend or puree the juice with the pumpkin flesh - done!

Pumpkin juice to scare you

With "Polly Pumpkin" , Kale&Me delivers the perfect autumn drink that not only fits in perfectly with the spooky Halloween festivities thanks to its pastel green color, but is also super healthy. Pumpkin seeds and dates provide plenty of protein and, together with salt and water, create a uniquely fantastic taste. A strengthened cardiovascular system, a positive influence on elevated blood sugar levels and high cholesterol and a mood-enhancing effect - what more could we want in autumn? And the best part? "Polly Pumpkin" makes you happy all year round!

Pumpkin spritzer "Pumpin Kiss"

Apple spritzer is the classic, rhubarb and passion fruit are the trendsetters that have already established themselves. But have you ever had a pumpkin spritzer? This delicious refreshment is fruity and not too sweet. Georg Thalhammer adds a thick kiss of pumpkin juice to the bottle alongside pear, apple and lemon juice - and the perfect fall drink is ready!