Recipe - Power Slop

I like to eat pumpkin straight out of the can because it has many health benefits.  It is high in fiber and vitamin A and studies have shown it has high antioxidant potential. (1, 2)

Pumpbutter:

• Can of pumpkin (reduce to half can for a less healthy but tastier version)
• Cinnamon
• Nutbutter(Sunflower, peanut, cashew, almond etc)
• Vanilla Extract
• Sucralose(1 packet)

This is probably one of those things that looks disgusting but turns out to be pretty good once you figure out what combo works for you.  This can be a quick and easy snack or a way to eat peanut butter when you run out of bread.  This is a good thing to knockout your appetite and make you not want to eat again for a while but adding excessive sugar will make you want more.

Chocolate pumpkin:

• Half can pumpkin
• ~3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ~4 drops stevia
• Hefty amount of vanilla extract
• ~1 tsp cinnamon

If you want to detoxify yourself and reduce inflammation, this is the way to do it.  Cinnamon, and Cocoa Powder have high ORAC(antioxidant) values but Pumpkin surprisingly does not for some reason.

Pumpkin and Banana:

• Half can pumpkin
• 1 Banana
• ~1 Tsp Cinnamon
• Stevia(optional)
• Vanilla Extract(optional)

This one is quick and easy. If you like it a little sweeter you can add more banana or sweetener.

Other potential ingredients:

• Sweetener of choice (Honey, Maple Syrup, Agave)
• Walnuts
• Raisins
• Dried cherries
• Craisins
• Ground flax/chia seeds

1 Pumpkin Health Benefits
2 Pumpkin Vit A