A Witchy Smoothie for Samhain Nights

Halloween wears many masks. For some, it’s horror movies, plastic spiders, and candy in XXL bags. For us Urban Mystics, it’s Samhain – a portal between worlds, a quiet moment with the ancestors, a cemetery walk while candles flicker through the fog.

And yet: a little pop culture, pumpkin carving, and cozy food also belong in my cauldron. Who says magic can’t be delicious?

Today I’ve got a recipe that captures that balance: a Green Pumpkin Smoothie – so unapologetically healthy it’s basically a potion, and with its striking green glow it’s spooky enough to sip on Samhain night (or as an energy boost before heading out into the city).

Green Pumpkin Smoothie Spell

Ingredients

• 2 wedges of butternut squash (lightly steamed or cooked – witches know raw pumpkin can be stubborn)

• ¼–½ banana (for sweetness – you decide how much temptation you want)

• 1 handful of spinach (the green magic)

• about 300 ml coconut or almond milk

✨ For the magical topping:

• a dollop of whipped cream (or a plant-based alternative)

• chia seeds or a sprinkle of cinnamon – your little touch of stardust

Preparation

Toss everything into the blender and mix until it’s as smooth as a black cat under moonlight.

• Colder? Add ice or pre-frozen squash.

• Sweeter? Go heavier on banana or coconut milk.

• Earthier? Use less banana, more spinach.

Pour into your prettiest glass, crown it with cream or a dusting of cinnamon – and voilà, your personal Urban Mystic Potion for Samhain is ready.

Magic doesn’t always need incense or rituals. Sometimes it’s already in a green smoothie that reminds us: we’re nourishing not only our body, but our energy. ✨