Today has been ‘one of those days.’ You know the kind where you feel like jumping right back into bed, pulling the covers over your eyes, & turning all electronics off? Yah. I’m definitely dragging my feet. Totally wasn’t a smooth sailin’-kinda Wednesday.
So!
Since it’s hot as balls outside, I made froyo [ created by my blogger friend, Mara ]. Because there’s nothing better than pumpkin frozen yogurt to cure a shitty, humid day.
Oh, & P.S. working out also helped me feel better. Whenever you feel sad/mad/depressed/angry/annoyed/frustrated/pissed/gross- go workout. Exercise increases endorphins, which can eliminate a bad mood instantly. Along with this pumpkin froyo, Pilates also helped pull me out of my funk today {!!!).
XO.
Love.L
+ Vegan Pumpkin Froyo
[ Recipe adapted from Cheap & Simple Vegan Recipes ]
1 cup cooked pumpkin puree
1 cup plain soy yogurt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
A pinch of ginger
A dash of pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon liquid vanilla stevia [ or you could try a different sweetener–liquid stevia is very concentrated sweet, so if you’re using something else, adjust amount to your taste preferences ]. I used Pyure sweetener.
+ Directions: Blend everything in a bowl & whip until well combined. Put in the freezer for about 20 minutes; take it out & stir well. Put back in the freezer for another 15-30 minutes, checking periodically and stirring. You want it well-chilled but not frozen, otherwise it will be icy and crunchy, not smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
Sounds delish! Do you think it would work with Greek yogurt?
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Yes; Greek yogurt would work perf!
Ugh, I’ve been in SUCH a funk lately. Thanks so much for this nice reminder to get my bum into the gym. This froyo looks amazeballs and it’s so easy to make – I can’t wait to whip it up tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe!
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No worries; feel better Kym! xo.
Oh my god! Just made this for dessert after din… delish! Thanks Lauryn! Xo
Hope it was yummy! XO.
I had one of those days Monday! You’re right, working out is the best cure! This recipe looks like it could be helpful too : )
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It definitely helped too!
YUM!!! Did you use fresh pumpkin or think canned would work in a pinch? Thanks for the inspiration…making this ASAP
I used canned, organic pure pumpkin puree ; ). Either works!
It looks delish! I am going to make it tomorrow
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Yay!
Thanks for sharing this! Only thing is it would be difficult to find pumpkin puree here.. Could i use something else?
), is there a huge difference with using dairy and soy products? Is soy yoghurt that much healthier? 
And another question (don’t want to make things too easy for you
Thanks!
Either yogurt works! And pumpkin puree is at most stores in the baking section ; ). Libby’s is my favie!
Mmm … I made a pumpkin “ice cream” today myself my blending a frozen banana with some pure pumpkin, vanilla almond milk, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla protein powder, and the tiniest pinch of brown sugar … also really good! And this morning I made your 2-ingredient pancakes (followed your recipe adding in a little protein powder) and they were awesome! Didn’t need any syrup or honey or anything because the banana was sweet enough.
Sounds fab!!! ; ))
Yum! That looks so refreshing! Lately, my go-to breakfast has been my rendition of “pumpkin pie.” I take 1/2 cup of canned pumpkin, 1/4 cup of egg whites, some sweetner, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix it all up in a mug, and pop it into the micro for a couple minutes. It’s delicious, filling, and tastes like the inside of a pumpkin pie!
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YUM!
Yum!
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I’ll check out the giveaway!
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