The auyama or calabaza has many nutritional benefits, as it provides a large amount of fiber, energy, generates satiety as well as containing depurative properties as well as the cambur. A breakfast based on these ingredients would fill us with a lot of strength to face those days of full work. Also developing our immune system as it provides vitamins A, B, C, E, iron, magnesium and calcium; so it is undoubtedly necessary that we include this vegetable in our daily diet.
A very practical way to offer it especially to children is preparing a rich "Auyama Smoothie" as follows:
Ingredients:
• 1 cup of pump or calabaza.
• 2 chopped and frozen pieces.
• 1 piece of ginger.
• 1 cup of milk
• ½ tablespoon of cinnamon.
• 4 tablespoons of sugar.
• 1 natural yogurt.
• 1 tablespoon of nuts.
• 1 stream of caramel or chocolate syrup.
Preparation process:
- The auyama or calabaza is peeled and cut into small pieces, then sancocha for approximately 15 minutes until a soft consistency is observed. And let it cool.
- Then all the ingredients are added in the blender and liquefied until a fairly homogeneous mixture is obtained.
- Serve this beverage in a glass cup to offer a better presentation.
- For a better decoration, add caramel syrup or chocolate and nuts.
- And you're ready to serve and share with friends.
It is a drink that will undoubtedly take away the desire to eat sweet, since it would be a good option to serve on any special occasion as a dessert, many will be delighted with its flavor and will be surprised to know that it is made based on auyama. I only hope that it provokes them and someday they dare to do it. Greetings.