Raw Pumpkin Pie in a Bowl

"I just ate two carrots and half a sweet potato in one sitting," I said to Rick one cozy evening.

Your concoction for turning orange. =)

I found this recipe in a health newsletter from my workplace, though I forget the name of the newsletter. Besides being ridiculously high in vitamin A, this snack is low in calories and is a good source of fiber.
For starters, this does not taste like actual pumpkin pie, since the texture is not creamy, but the spice and color really helps this recipe to resemble the pie filling. If you want to feel that crust-like texture (my favorite!), I suggest sprinkling the top with chopped raw nuts, preferably almonds. The crunchiness helps to balance out the smoothness. Also, feel free to sprinkle cinnamon on top for a warm aroma and taste.
I highly recommend using homemade carrot juice for this recipe. Store-bought carrot juice is usually pasteurized, meaning it was heated at very high temperatures, meaning it's not raw. You get the picture. =)

I'm not going to lie; I don't like carrot juice. I don't even like to eat raw carrots alone. However, the raw pumpkin pie in a bowl is a great way for me to get the most nutrition out of those sweet, orange root vegetables!
Here's how to make it:

Pumpkin Pie in a Bowl
makes 5 1/2 cups (4 servings)

4 cups fresh carrot juice (blend about 4 medium carrots in 4 cups water)
1 cup raw sweet potato, peeled and cubed
4 medjool dates, pitted
1/2 avocado, pitted
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, or to taste

Place all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away or store in an air-tight container and enjoy within 36 hours.

The mix was lukewarm the first time I made this but it tasted a lot better after chilling it for at least an hour. I also don't find the avocado to be a necessary ingredient, but you must have a fat source present when you consume vitamin A so that the vitamin absorbs well in your body. You can also add chopped raw walnuts or almonds atop your serving to add some healthy fats.

Nutrition Facts per Cup

Calories: 125
Fat: 3.1g
Carbs: 25.3g
Protein: 1.5g
Fiber: 4.6g

Very healthy snack. Again, I highly recommend chilling it first and using chopped almonds and cinnamon as a topping before gobbling it up. Make sure you share with others or you just might turn out looking like an Oompa Loompa.