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When people think of pumpkin and dessert, they often think of a fattening pumpkin pie. While traditional pumpkin pie can often be made with additional ingredients to increase the fat and calories, it is definitely possible to make a healthier version.
Plus, there are also many other amazing healthy dessert recipes that use pumpkin.
Healthier Pumpkin Pie
There aren’t many people who don’t love pumpkin pie in the fall or winter seasons, but unfortunately it is often loaded with sugar, carbs, and fat.
However, you can still make a yummy pumpkin pie that cuts back on those macros and lets you enjoy it without all the guilt. Take your favorite pumpkin pie recipe and just make a few adjustments.
For example, use whole wheat flour for the crust instead of regular white flower, and use pure maple syrup and a sweetener like Stevia instead of regular sugar. This makes a huge difference. Your filling can usually be the same, but increase the health with non-fat milk or nut milk, Greek yogurt, and Stevia instead of sugar. When you add eggs, try to use brown free-range eggs as they are more organic. Continue reading
When you are on a vegan diet, everything you eat is plant-based, meaning your diet is made up of fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and grains. You may also want to use pumpkin in the fall, as a filling and delicious fruit (yep it’s a fruit!). Don’t miss out on these amazing vegan ideas that use pumpkin as a main ingredient.
Pumpkin Hummus
If you are on a plant-based or vegan diet, you probably have your fair share of hummus. This is great to have in a sandwich or on a burger to replace mayonnaise, and is wonderful to dip your veggies in instead of ranch and other dairy-filled dips. You can also make a special fall version that uses pumpkin in the hummus, turning it into a dip for fruits, veggies, and many other uses.
To make this hummus, you start with chickpeas or garbanzo beans, just like with regular hummus. You will then need some pumpkin puree, tahini, olive oil, and spices like garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
The spices you use will depend on what flavor you are going for and whether you want it to be spicy or not. If you like chickpeas but not hummus, you can easily roast some chickpeas with pumpkin pie spice. Continue reading
Toward the end of summer, I’m starting to look forward to fall. There’s just something about cooler temperatures and watching the leaves turn color.
Of course, it is also time for all of our favorite fall treats. Many of my favorite fruits and vegetables start to ripen and get ready in early fall. Let me tell you, it isn’t just about all things pumpkin. It’s also about apples.
If you’re looking for a fun fall activity you can do with the whole family on a crisp and sunny day in September or October, try apple picking. It’s a fun way to get everyone out of the house and in the fresh air.
As an added bonus, you get to come home with a big crate of apples that will last you through the coming months.
Start by finding a local apple orchard that lets you come out and pick your own apples. Depending on where you live, you may be able to find several apple farms just outside town, or you may have to take a little drive. Continue reading
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