Pumpkin and Black Sesame Smoothie
Creamy, energizing, and beautifully supportive for springtime balance — especially when life gets full 🌑✨
Spring is the season of the Liver in Traditional Chinese Medicine — a time when the body naturally wants to cleanse, lighten, and refresh. As schedules get busier and routines shift, simple, nutrient‑dense recipes become essential.
Pumpkin seeds and black sesame are a power duo in TCM:
Pumpkin seeds support digestion and help gently clear the system 🌿
Black sesame nourishes Kidney Yin + Jing, supporting hair, skin, and long‑term vitality 🌑✨
Together, they create a grounding, mineral‑rich milk that’s perfect for mornings, snacks, or a calm evening wind‑down
This plant‑based milk is creamy, energizing, and beautifully supportive for springtime balance — especially when life gets full.
Pumpkin and Black Sesame Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
¼ cup black sesame seeds
2–3 pitted dates (or 1–2 tbsp maple syrup)
Pinch of sea salt
4 cups water (plus extra for soaking)
Optional add‑ins:
½ tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (for extra sweetness)
INSTRUCTIONS
Soak pumpkin seeds and black sesame seeds in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Drain and rinse the seeds thoroughly.
Add soaked seeds, 3 cups of fresh water, dates or sweetener, vanilla (optional), and salt to a blender.
Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy.
Strain through a nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer if you prefer a smoother texture.
Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake before drinking and enjoy!
photo and recipe inspiration to Sweet Jaime Lee Joy
