If you’re planning to carve a pumpkin to spook your visitors this Halloween, you might be wondering what to do with the leftovers. Don’t limit your creativity to the carving – try these fiendishly tasty ideas for your scooped-out pumpkin bits.
Pumpkin and cinnamon smoothie
Need a little post-Halloween pick-me-up? Throw a few tablespoons of pumpkin into a blender along with chopped frozen banana, some ground cinnamon, chia seeds, maple syrup and almond milk, and you’ll have a nourishing breakfast ready in seconds. #nomnomnom.
Pumpkin sugar scrub
What could be better than a body scrub that’s good enough to eat? Mix your own with some raw pumpkin puree, coarse brown sugar, a squidge of sticky honey and a few drops of your favourite essential oil. Bliss.
Pumpkin and sage risotto
This oh-so-delicious flavour combo makes this risotto the ultimate grown-up comfort food. It’s also pretty easy to make:
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Posh pumpkin fries
Impress your friends with homemade fries with a difference. Cut the pumpkin into fingers and rub with Pura coconut oil, grated parmesan, fresh rosemary and salt and pepper, before baking at a medium to high heat for about 30 mins. Outrageously simple.
Healthy homemade pumpkin spice latte
This seasonal coffee has achieved cult status, but shop-bought versions contain enough refined sugar to run a small car. How about making your own? For a healthier version of this autumn favourite you can enjoy without even leaving the house, just brew one shot of espresso and blend with 3 tablespoons of pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 2 drops of vanilla extract and a pinch each of ground cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Pour in your favourite mug and add hot milk. Genius.
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