Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie Pudding Recipe

Hey herb friends, you’re about to become the “Most Popular” at the potluck! We have an autumn treat that will leave your pumpkin-loving acquaintances appreciating this no-sugar pumpkin pie pudding that includes an herbal surprise, too! This silky, creamy pumpkin pudding combines avocado, coconut cream, maple syrup, warming spices, and marshmallow root for a deliciously herbal twist on pumpkin spice.

Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie Pudding Featured Ingredients

Marshmallow

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) root is the herbal surprise in this pudding. It’s rich in mucilage, which is a gel-like substance that helps to give the pudding a soft and creamy texture without the need for gelatin. The mucilage in marshmallow is also known for its soothing, demulcent properties. Traditionally used to soothe the digestive tract, it has also been valued for calming irritation in the mouth and throat, and is a wonderful botanical to learn about as we head into cold and flu season. It adds a slightly sweet, earthy flavor to the pudding without overpowering the pumpkin and spice flavors.

Classic Pumpkin Pie Spices

This pumpkin pie pudding includes the classic aromatic blend of four warming spices: cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.) bark, ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome, nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) seed, and clove (Syzygium aromaticum) bud, with the sweetness and warmth of cinnamon being the dominant flavor out of the four. Together, these spices create the signature profile of autumn flavors and pumpkin pie. The slightly sweet and spicy notes of these herbs complement pumpkin perfectly and help to warm the body in the cooler autumn months.

Avocado and Coconut Cream

Avocado and coconut cream are a great choice to add to this pudding recipe because they are both full of healthy fats, have a mild flavor that doesn’t overpower the other ingredients, and contribute to the pudding’s smooth, creamy texture.

In Closing,

This Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie Pudding is not just a simple dessert; it’s a reminder that special treats do not have to be laden with sugar and other ingredients we would rather avoid. You can enjoy a naturally sweetened autumnal treat full of herbs and healthy fats on a cozy evening or at your next holiday gathering.

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