Velvety Pumpkin Puree Comfort
Canned pure pumpkin is naturally smooth and packed with healing vitamins. Blending it with a splash of cream or coconut milk creates a savory or mildly sweet pudding that is exceptionally gentle on a raw mouth.
Gentle for a sore mouth.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
- A tiny pinch of cinnamon (avoid if extra sensitive)
How to make it
- Stir the pumpkin puree and coconut milk together in a small bowl until completely smooth.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
A whole-food, plant-based recipe from The Simple Healing Kitchen, created by Karen Khan, RN, RD as a companion to the cookbook for people in cancer care. This is educational nutrition information only — not medical advice. Always consult your care team.