This is a yummy sweet dish, and it’s very quick to make. I admit, it’s not the best to eat while you are outside staying grounded in the cold, but it’s the perfect treat to share instead of ice cream (which tends to cause a lot of mucus build-up in people, and can create the perfect environment for a cough or cold).
Blend the following ingredients in a food processor/blender until smooth:
1 cup coconut water (available in drink containers or from the inside of a young coconut – it tastes much better fresh like this!)
1/2 cup pumpkin or other sweet squash puree
a couple spoonfuls agave syrup or rice syrup
Season with a dash of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon powders
You can also add ground pecans to the mix for a little crunch.
Place in a bowl and freeze until frozen and somewhat flaky. Eat it just like that, or blend your frozen treat again for a creamier consistency.
© 2011 Ava Waits
