A Long Weekend Hangover (LWH): describes the sum of unpleasant physiological and psychological effects following a holiday long weekend, such as Thanksgiving. The LWH is especially hard to recover from if you were drinking red wine like juice, eating Pumpkin Pie Brownies like vegetables, and singing Moves Like Jagger 14 times during a 3 hour drive.
Hangover symptoms may persist for several days after pumpkin pie was last consumed. Scratchy Throat Syndrome (otherwise known as singing Moves Like Jagger 14 times), may require strange green drinks for relief.
Repeat as necessary.
The Long Weekend Hangover may also be present in animals, most notably the cantankerous feline species. Hibernation under dining room tables may result for up to 72 hours. Cat treats, when left on the chair but not hand fed, are encouraged if not essential for total recuperation. Do not disturb feline or Stink Eye may occur.
For complete recovery from LWH, ingesting pumpkin first thing in the morning is necessary or withdrawal symptoms may persist.
Recommended Dosage: Pumpkin Gingerbread in smoothie form until symptoms dissipate or until the next long weekend, whichever comes first.
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Pumpkin Gingerbread Smoothie
My two favourite Fall-inspired smoothies (Pumpkin Pie Smoothie and Iron Woman Smoothie) combined to create a drink that could cure any LWH.
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond milk, plus a bit more if necessary
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
- 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- pinch nutmeg
- Ice, if desired
1. Soak the oats, almond milk, and chia seeds for at least an hour or overnight. This helps them digest better and it also gives the smoothie a smoother texture.
2. Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Add ice if desired.
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Prognosis…improved and likely to recover.
I totally get that. I also love your cat’s markings, s/he’s like a tiny little cheetah!
Those are just two of the best flavor combinations ever. I can only imagine how good that tastes. And I LOVE the Sketchy “stink eye” hahaha – that’s so great.
Holy gees this looks delicious! Isn’t pumpkin pie better warm though?
i really should start adding molasses to my pumpkin smoothies! such a good idea. sounds like you had an awesome weekend. sometimes hangovers are worth it!
This looks amazing! I’ve been craving everything pumpkin lately, so I will definitely be trying this one!
This looks great! I will making it tomorrow for breakfast!!
Yummmmmm! This sounds awesome and I love the addition of molasses to deepen the flavour! I think I’m about as tired of Moves Like Jagger as you are! :)
ha ha ha ha, scratchy throat from singing Moves like Jagger. That was a great line! Yummy smoothie. Perhaps tomorrow morning I will enjoy this!
I hope your recovery is swift & strong! I’ve felt this way many a time after a nice long weekend :)
I can’t wait to make this smoothie tomorrow morning! Also that cat is so beautiful.
Hilarious. I think this smoothie looks like the perfect foray into the Fall/Pumpkin squash season!
In other news, thought you’d enjoy this: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/01/breaking-bread-everywhere-plentifully-or-pitifully/
That’s really interesting, thanks for sharing!
Soooo good! I made it for everyone in my family and it was a hit! I’m going to add a scoop of pea protein next time and have it for breakfast!
Thanks Angela!
If you could not have banana, what would you do, just leave it out or substitute it with something else? And if the latter, what would you recommend?
Looks delicious! I did something similar a couple of weeks ago and topped it off with a bit of coconut whipped cream. mm-mm. I can relate to the LWH, my gosh it’s hard to get back into the swing of things.
I ended up making the pumpkin pie we were talking about last week AND included avocado! I was so nervous putting it in the processor, but I did it anyways and it turned out perfectly, mind you it is no bake. Just posted the recipe today, if you’re interested: http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2011/10/no-bake-pumpkin-tarts/
wow you are a genius girlfriend!!!
I don’t know about genius… Or, maybe I’m tiptoeing between genius and insane. The verdict is still out on that one :P Next step is to try it with a baked pumpkin pie like you did… eak! Hope you’re having a fantastic day :)
Hate, hate, hate those LWH!!!!! I’m actually coming off a 4 month bender so I feel you!
And oh my goodness does this look amazing! My Vitamix has been feeling a wee bit neglected lately and this may be just the cure….
We enjoy the cider mill too. This year we drove the motorcycle and didn’t have room for a lot of stuff to bring home. I think we got a quart of cider lol and any dotuns we got were basically crumbs :) Still a fun day
Wait – so pumpkin pie brownies AREN’T a vegetable? Smoothie looks delicious! It’s still too warm in CA for me to hop on the fall baking bandwagon – it’s so disappointing! I’m ready for sweaters and scarves and spiced apples.
I need one! It’s a cold, rainy morning where I’m at, and this smoothie looks like the warmest, happiest thing right now! Can’t wait to try it. :)
sketchie is seriously so adorable it makes me want a kitten!! & the smoothie looks amazing I love pumpkin + gingerbread!
Haha, my cat gives me the stink eye often. It’s just…adorable.
Aww adorable pictures!! This smoothie looks amazing!
Looks like the perfect Fall smoothie! :)