We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!
Pumpkin Protein Fudge
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
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
0
Replies
-
Sounds so yummy....0
-
bump0
-
Souns yummy! Thanks!0
-
Sounds good!0
-
bump to try0
-
Sounds interesting - I have some pumpkin I need to use up!0
-
bump0
-
bump to try this one!!!!0
-
bump0
-
Sounds great. Thanks for sharing!0
-
When you roast the pumpkin, how do you do it?
This sounds like a great recipe!! Thanks for sharing!!0 -
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.0
-
BUMP0
-
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.0 -
omg YUM! Thanks! Sounds like perfect treat for this weekend to fuel some cardio
! 0 -
Yum! I always have (usually canned) pumpkin on-hand.0
-
Bump- sounds good 0
-
Yum! I always have (usually canned) pumpkin on-hand.
Me too. Love canned pumpkin!0 -
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.0 -
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. :-)0 -
bump0
-
yum! Making this for Bunco!0
-
bump0
-
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.0 -
oh this is going to be dangerous! haha thanks for posting!!0
-
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.0 -
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. :-)0 -
Can't wait to give it a try! Thanks for posting!0
-
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! 0 -
Bumping to bookmark 0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 394.3K Introduce Yourself
- 43.9K Getting Started
- 260.4K Health and Weight Loss
- 176.1K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.7K Fitness and Exercise
- 440 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153.1K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 4K MyFitnessPal Information
- 16 News and Announcements
- 1.2K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.7K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions