Pumpkin Protein Fudge

burtnyks
burtnyks Posts: 124 Member
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So I decided to roast a pumpkin today to make fresh pumpkin puree. It tastes soooo much better than out of a can! Anyhow, I was looking for recipes to use it in since it doesn't keep for very long in the fridge. I found a pumpkin protein fudge recipe on Pinterest and it is so delicious that I had to share. I literally licked the bowl after I made it!

Makes 6 servings:

1/4 cup natural peanut butter
4 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup pumpkin (can use canned or fresh)
Stevia - optional, I used about 1/2 Tbsp
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp walnuts (I subbed pecans which is what I had on hand)

Mix it all together, a whisk works best. It will be pretty sticky. Using a spatula spread the mixture into a small pan. Roughly 6x9 or so is a good size. Freeze for 1 hour. After an hour you can pull the pan out and let it sit for a few mins until the fudge is easy to cut. Cut into 6 squares and then you can re-freeze individually. The recipe said they will melt within 10-15 mins out of the freezer so its best to enjoy it right out of the freezer.

Nutrition will vary depending on the protein powder. I used Optimum Nutrition French Vanilla Creme and got the following:

Cals: 163, Carbs: 5, Protein: 20, Fat: 7
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  • xxmarysmxx
    xxmarysmxx Posts: 199 Member
    Sounds so yummy....
  • sympha01
    sympha01 Posts: 942 Member
    bump
  • awood2785
    awood2785 Posts: 26 Member
    Souns yummy! Thanks!
  • wild_wild_life
    wild_wild_life Posts: 1,334 Member
    Sounds good!
  • nextrightthing
    nextrightthing Posts: 408 Member
    bump to try
  • kgalea
    kgalea Posts: 156 Member
    Sounds interesting - I have some pumpkin I need to use up!
  • julies90
    julies90 Posts: 646 Member
    bump
  • kc7175
    kc7175 Posts: 11
    bump to try this one!!!!
  • kelly_c_77
    kelly_c_77 Posts: 5,658 Member
    bump
  • tkillion810
    tkillion810 Posts: 591 Member
    Sounds great. Thanks for sharing!
  • stunningalmond
    stunningalmond Posts: 275 Member
    When you roast the pumpkin, how do you do it?

    This sounds like a great recipe!! Thanks for sharing!!
  • sarahthin
    sarahthin Posts: 221 Member
    you can freeze the puree after making it. I do this in 2 cup portions. That will make about anything I want to do, be it cookies, a cake or a pie. Yes it does taste better than the can stuff. This year for the first time I used pie pumpkins instead of regular ones. Much easier as they cook up without as much excess water.
  • masson24
    masson24 Posts: 23 Member
    BUMP
  • 6550mom
    6550mom Posts: 206 Member
    This sounds great for me as I need more protein, love pumpkin, love fudge, have all the ingredients (right down to the same protein powder).

    *jumps out of chair to gather all the stuff*

    THANKS so much for posting this, I wouldn't have thought to go look for it.
  • rachface1234
    rachface1234 Posts: 227 Member
    omg YUM! Thanks! Sounds like perfect treat for this weekend to fuel some cardio :)!
  • jennybennypenny
    jennybennypenny Posts: 90 Member
    Yum! I always have (usually canned) pumpkin on-hand.
  • tinana_RN
    tinana_RN Posts: 541 Member
    Bump- sounds good :)
  • bloominheck
    bloominheck Posts: 869 Member
    Yum! I always have (usually canned) pumpkin on-hand.

    Me too. Love canned pumpkin!
  • burtnyks
    burtnyks Posts: 124 Member
    When you roast the pumpkin, how do you do it?

    This sounds like a great recipe!! Thanks for sharing!!

    I followed this method: --> http://www.elanaspantry.com/how-to-roast-a-pumpkin-in-10-steps/ And you can definitely freeze any extra you have but I find it gets kind of watery after thawing so I like to use it up immediately. I supposed you could strain it through cheesecloth or something.

    Make sure you get a pie pumpkin! They are sweeter and less stringy than the big ones. I used my Vitamix to puree it and it came out so smooth and creamy. I've done it in a food processor too which works just as well.
  • burtnyks
    burtnyks Posts: 124 Member
    This sounds great for me as I need more protein, love pumpkin, love fudge, have all the ingredients (right down to the same protein powder).

    *jumps out of chair to gather all the stuff*

    THANKS so much for posting this, I wouldn't have thought to go look for it.

    You will love it! It was kind of a pain to cut, but with a little patience sooooo worth it! Enjoy. :-)
  • HealthyWarrior
    HealthyWarrior Posts: 394 Member
    bump
  • emrsmommy
    emrsmommy Posts: 14 Member
    yum! Making this for Bunco!
  • san0322
    san0322 Posts: 58 Member
    bump
  • 6550mom
    6550mom Posts: 206 Member
    Made them and... WINNER.
    I doubled the recipe, put them in a larger pan and cut 12 pieces. Then I had to cut that in half

    I can't tell if they have that 'protein powder taste' a little because I'm used to it, or not. For me, they are great and a fantastic protein snack.
  • chevysarah
    chevysarah Posts: 188
    oh this is going to be dangerous! haha thanks for posting!!
  • stunningalmond
    stunningalmond Posts: 275 Member
    When you roast the pumpkin, how do you do it?

    This sounds like a great recipe!! Thanks for sharing!!

    I followed this method: --> http://www.elanaspantry.com/how-to-roast-a-pumpkin-in-10-steps/ And you can definitely freeze any extra you have but I find it gets kind of watery after thawing so I like to use it up immediately. I supposed you could strain it through cheesecloth or something.

    Fantastic! Thank you!

    Make sure you get a pie pumpkin! They are sweeter and less stringy than the big ones. I used my Vitamix to puree it and it came out so smooth and creamy. I've done it in a food processor too which works just as well.
  • burtnyks
    burtnyks Posts: 124 Member
    Made them and... WINNER.
    I doubled the recipe, put them in a larger pan and cut 12 pieces. Then I had to cut that in half

    I can't tell if they have that 'protein powder taste' a little because I'm used to it, or not. For me, they are great and a fantastic protein snack.

    They probably do a little. But I am used to the flavor as well now. Seemed like there was a lot of protein powder in the recipe.

    My biggest concern is that I am worried I will eat it all in one sitting! Good luck with your double batch. :-)
  • NBeehler
    NBeehler Posts: 24
    Can't wait to give it a try! Thanks for posting!
  • HiKaren
    HiKaren Posts: 1,306 Member
    So I decided to roast a pumpkin today to make fresh pumpkin puree. It tastes soooo much better than out of a can! Anyhow, I was looking for recipes to use it in since it doesn't keep for very long in the fridge. I found a pumpkin protein fudge recipe on Pinterest and it is so delicious that I had to share. I literally licked the bowl after I made it!

    Makes 6 servings:

    1/4 cup natural peanut butter
    4 scoops vanilla protein powder
    1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1/4 cup pumpkin (can use canned or fresh)
    Stevia - optional, I used about 1/2 Tbsp
    1/4 tsp cinnamon
    1 tsp vanilla
    2 Tbsp walnuts (I subbed pecans which is what I had on hand)

    Mix it all together, a whisk works best. It will be pretty sticky. Using a spatula spread the mixture into a small pan. Roughly 6x9 or so is a good size. Freeze for 1 hour. After an hour you can pull the pan out and let it sit for a few mins until the fudge is easy to cut. Cut into 6 squares and then you can re-freeze individually. The recipe said they will melt within 10-15 mins out of the freezer so its best to enjoy it right out of the freezer.

    Nutrition will vary depending on the protein powder. I used Optimum Nutrition French Vanilla Creme and got the following:

    Cals: 163, Carbs: 5, Protein: 20, Fat: 7

    Yay!! Thanks! :smile:
  • jeedsjds13
    jeedsjds13 Posts: 58 Member
    Bumping to bookmark :)

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