It’s nearly Halloween and trick-or-treat banners and costumes are up in force. The shops are stocking goodies and it’s time to prepare for All Hallows’ Eve
Why not try one of these pumpkin juicing recipes for you and the kids to get yourselves in the spirit of the season!
Helpful Pumpkin Juicing Tips
Pumpkins are are fantastic source of B-complex vitamins and contain a essential vitamins A, C and E. They’re also a source of calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and fibre.
Preparing Your Pumpkin
- All pumpkins are edible, but not all pumpkins are equal! In the UK we’re not as big on pumpkins as our American cousins but that doesn’t mean we can’t indulge in the occasional pumpkin flavoured treat. Try to avoid giant pumpkins as these aren’t as sweet as smaller pumpkins and taste similar to squash.
- Remove the rind before juicing your pumpkin.
- While pumpkin seeds are edible, you will want to remove these before juicing this fruit.
- Pumpkins alone don’t produce much juice, so you’ll need to combine it with other fruits and vegetables. Try using carrots, potatoes (sweet and normal) or more tropical fruits like pineapple and mangoes. They also go well with greens like kale and spinach.
- Do not cook the pumpkin. Juice it raw!
The Happy Pumpkin
The Happy Pumpkin
A sweet and refreshing juice for Halloween. Great for grown-ups and kids!
- 1 Whole Pumpkin
- 2 Whole Red Apples
- 2 Whole Lemons
- 1 Inch Ginger ((Optional))
Remove all seeds and rind from the pumpkin. Remove core and stem from apples and peel the lemons. Remove the skin from the ginger and juice together through a fine mesh. Best served cold. Also works well with carbonated water to sugar for children.
Tropical Pumpkin Galore
Tropical Pumpkin Galore
A sweet and filling Halloween themed juice for adults and children.
- 1 Whole Pumpkin ((Medium/Large))
- 250 Grams Pineapple
- 1 Whole Pear
- 2 Whole Sweet Potatoes
- 2 Whole Carrots ((Optional))
Remove the rind and seeds from the pumpkin. Cutting into chunks or strips. Prepare the pear and remove the core, same with the pineapple although you can use canned pineapple if it's easier. Cut the sweet potato into strips or spears.
Add carrots if you want something slightly less sweet, or to serve 3/4.
Juice together and chill or serve over ice.
