Ideal for strength athletes in pursuit of building lean muscle mass, this dairy-free Pumpkin Muscle Mylk is a delicious way to feed fatigued muscles while reducing inflammation and promoting recovery. Enjoy this liquid meal on the go or gently warm in a pot for a soothing, healthy evening dessert. The smell is intoxicating and the amino acid tryptophan will help alleviate anxiety and aid sleep.
INFECTION FIGHTING
PROTEIN RICH
SOOTHING & RELAXING
Course Drinks
Cuisine Vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, smoothie, raw
Keyword raw, smoothie, plant-based, post workout, muscle building, vegan
Servings 0Servings
Author Active Vegetarian
Ingredients
1/4cupraw pumpkin seedssoaked for 8 hours
1/2cuppureed pumpkin
1cuppurified water
1-2inchchunk of fresh ginger(as per your taste) peeled
3Medjool dates pitted
1/2tspground cinnamon
1tspground cinnamonas per your taste
1tspground cloveas per your taste
pinchof Celtic sea saltas per your taste
Instructions
To soak the pumpkin seeds, place them in a glass or ceramic bowl or a medium mason jar, and cover with filtered water. Add 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt, cover the container with a breathable kitchen towel, and allow to soak at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
Drain through a strainer, and discard the soaking water. Rinse the pumpkin seeds under running water to remove the anti-nutrients and enzyme inhibitors. Place the rinsed pumpkin seeds in your high-speed blender .
Add all remaining ingredients into the blender, and blast on high for 30 to 60 seconds, until the seeds are completely processed.
Enjoy right away or store the pumpkin mylk in a sealed container in the fridge. Activated pumpkin mylk (made with soaked pumpkin seeds) will keep for 2 to 3 days.