Pumpkin Cream Cereal

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Oh weekend.

You have been so fabulous.

Today I was entertained with TV, old Friends episodes, a blanket + a pillow. 

And food.

The last scoop of pumpkin was begging to be used up.  

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But how?

I was in the mood for something a little more creative than pumpkin oatmeal. 

Popped amaranth came to mind, but how could I make it pumpkiny? 

By making pumpkin spiced cream, that’s how!

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I popped 1/3c raw amaranth, which produced this massive bowl of fluffy crunch.

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Walnuts + banana were added.

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Then a little honey for sweetness + coconut butter because it’s delicious.

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And of course, the pumpkin cream.

Bursting with warmth + flavor from the spices.

Thickened from the pumpkin, and slightly sweet from the banana.

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2 of my favorite worlds have just collided.

cereal + pumpkin 

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Pumpkin Cream Cereal

  • 1/4-1/3c raw amaranth [popped amaranth tutorial] = 1 1/2-2c popped
  • 1c unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2t vanilla
  • 1/3c pumpkin puree, chilled
  • 2-3” banana piece
  • 3/4-1t cinnamon
  • 1/8-1/4t ginger
  • pinch of all-spice/nutmeg
  • 1.5t honey
  1. Pop amaranth and place in a bowl.  *cool if the fridge/freezer if desired
  2. In a blender, blend milk, pumpkin, banana, vanilla + spices until smooth.  *blend honey into mixture or drizzle on top
  3. Taste + add more spices if desired.  Also feel free to add in protein powder if desired.
  4. Top cereal with desired toppings + pumpkin cream.

It was nearly impossible not to chug the pumpkin cream straight from the blender.

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As if pumpkin wasn’t cool enough.

Somehow, it just got cooler.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 

Ashley