Enjoying the Holiday Flavors!

Just because you are eating healthy doesn't mean you have to miss out on the flavors of the holidays! My personal favorite is pumpkin - but instead of the pumpkin pies, ice creams, and sugary drinks - I choose to make pumpkin with a healthy twist! Try these wonderful recipes for the holiday:



Red Curry Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Protein Shake
1 scoop vanilla Chike protein powder (or other vanilla whey protein powder)
8 oz plain almond milk
1/2 cup canned 100% pumpkin
1/2 banana
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Blend in a nutri-bullet or blender and enjoy!
For a frosty beverage, blend with ice.

Red Curry Pumpkin Soup
1 onion
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 Tbsp red curry paste (or curry spices)
2-4 cups broth
2 cans (13 oz each) 100% pumpkin
1 can coconut milk
Juice of 1 lime
Cilantro and/or green onion, for garnish

Saute onion with coconut oil for 5 minutes in a large soup pot. Add red curry paste and a splash of broth, stir until well combined. Add the remaining broth, pumpkin, coconut milk, and lime juice to the pot. Blend using an immersion blender (or in batches in a blender, caution if liquid is hot). Heat to desired temperature and enjoy sprinkled with cilantro leaves and chopped green onion. Add sauteed shrimp or chopped cooked chicken for a protein boost or pair with a high protein food choice atop a simple salad for a complete meal.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays from your team at CHRISTUS/UT Weight Loss!