It's FALL... Time for Pumpkin!!!

NutritionDivaRD

I posted a thread earlier for Pumpkin Pie Muffins. Here's the link:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/126092-pumpkin-pie-muffins

Enjoy! I'm going to go through your thread now and see if there are any recipes I can use...I'm so excited!

olivianjohnsmom

Pumpkin smoothie: 2 TBS canned pumpkin (not canned pumpkin pie), 1 scoop vanilla EAS whey protein mix, 1 cup fat free milk, a few ice cubes, dash or more pumpkin pie spice. Blend intil mixed and smooth. YUMMY!!

JPotvin

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azmomof2

I got this recipe from this blog spot and I haven't made this pumpkin version but I have made the chocolate version and my hubby who hates any healthy treats loved it so here it is.

Who says you can't have pie for breakfast?? I just had healthy pumpkin pie/cheesecake for breakfast I have had the chocolate mug cake before, but have been craving pumpkin. So I decided to try and make one. It turned out great!


Pumpkin Pie Mug Cake


3 tbsp almond flour
1 tbsp plain pumpkin
.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or as much as you like)
1 egg
1.5 tbsp xylitol (or sweetener of your choice)
1 tbsp cream
1 tbsp cream cheese
.5 tbsp butter
3 drops vanilla stevia


*I think next time I will try to add 2-3 chopped pecan halves.


Put all into the blender or magic bullet and puree. Pour into a coffee mug or ramekin. Microwave for 90 seconds to 2 min. It will puff up, but will come back down. Invert onto a plate and top with a little real whip cream if you like! Yum! I will make again tomorrow and get a picture for you. It smelled so good I had to eat it before I could take a pic!



http://myhcgstory.blogspot.com/2010/09/r4-p3-d4pumpkin-pie-mug-cake.html

shaythom

This was a recipe we did for weight watchers, super easy.They were like 2 pts. so around 100-150 calories, depending on the fiber and fat, can't remember exactly. You use the reduced sugar yellow cake mix by pillsbury, and mix with 1 cup of pumpkin, and some spices of your choice, and I added mini choc. chips. put them in a muffin pan at 350 for about 20 min, they are good.they make 12-18, depending on how much you fill the muffins, they don't rise either, they are a little dense, but good! Enjoy!

gingermoon

Pumpkin pancakes
Serving size 2 pancakes
Makes 12

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar

In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, oil and vinegar. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger and salt, stir into the pumpkin mixture just enough to combine.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Nutritional Information
Calories: 278 | Total Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg


Crustless Pumpkin Pie Low-Calorie & 1 gram of fat!

Servings:8
Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 -2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (I like mine spicier)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup splenda sugar substitute
Change Measurements: US | Metric
Directions:Prep Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 1 1/4 hr
1Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.2Pour into 9-inch pie pan sprayed with cooking spray.3Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes; reduce temperature to 325 degrees F and bake for 45 minutes more.4Pie is done when knife inserted into center comes out clean.

Serving Size: 1 (134 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121.7
Total Fat 1.0
Saturated Fat 0.2
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3
Trans Fat 0.0
Cholesterol 1.9 mg
Sodium 236.8
Potassium 405.6 mg
Magnesium 21.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 21.4
Dietary Fiber 0.3
Sugars 17.1
Protein 6.9

anotheryearolder

Yum, pumpkin. I'll try to find a recipe to share. These all look good!

Beth720

I haven't tried it yet, but this recipe was in Runner's World's October issue and looks YUMMY!!!

Maple Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

1/2 cup plain soy milk
1/3 can canned pumpkin
1/3 cup silken tofu
1 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 tsp real maple syrup
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Combine into a blender and blend.

212 calories
17g carbs
5g fiber
11g protein
12g fat

sharmonesq

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fitinyoga14

This recipe contains a melange of 'superfoods'!!

Ingredients:
1/2 c old fashioned oats
2T peanut butter
about 1/3 c raw pumpkin
about 1T milled flaxseed
cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice

Make: cook oats with correct amount of water and a sprinkle of cinnamon in microwave for about 1 min. while still warm, stir in peanut butter, pumpkin, flax, and desired amount of pumpkin pie spice. enjoy!

dls06

can't wait to try the pumpkin bread!

ladybugss

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wardiemelissa

Bump...can't wait to really sit down and read through these recipes...I love fall and pumpkin!!!

Steppy001

I am a serious pumpkin fan.

Bumping to see what people add!


When I used to do weight watchers there was a low point recipe for pumpkin muffins...they are yummy too

1 box spice cake mix(do not follow directions on package)
1 15 ounce can of puree pumpkin
1 c water

Mix and pour into muffin tines

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes

Makes 24 muffins

These are amazing! I made these many times when I was following WW. People loved them at pot lucks. Had no idea

agibsonky

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kendra1976

Please share your favorite healthy pumpkin recipes here.

*Sits hoping for someone to post a yummy pumpkin spice bread recipe*

Here's my recipe! http://busymomeasymeals.blogspot.com/2010/10/pumpkin-bread-with-cream-cheese-filling.html

clviolet

Trader Joe's pumpkin butter is AWESOME! (40 cal a Tablespoon)
I take a magic pop or rice cake and spread on light whipped cream cheese then the pumpkin butter on top.
its like pumpkin cheesecake. YUM!

MOMvsFOOD

This recipe is incredibly creamy and delicious and only has 200 calories and 4 greams of fat!!!

Give it a try you will NOT be disappointed

http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2010/10/baked-sausage-spinach-and-pumpkin-ziti.html

darcibean

I made pumpkin muffins earlier this evening! Here is the recipe I used http://darcibean.blogspot.com/2010/10/recipe-low-calorie-pumpkin-muffins.html (that's on my blog)

Ingredients:
1 Spice Cake Box Mix
1 can of 15 oz Pumpkin (NOT pumpkin mix, but just pure pumpkin)
2/3 cup of water
1 medium egg
1 egg white

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix all above ingredients together.
3. Divide into 24 muffin paper cups in a muffin tin.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes. (I did mine for 21 minutes)

I even figured out the nutritional information per muffin:
99 calories 19 carbs 2 fat 2 protein 1 fiber 146 sodium

eabrown1

Pumpkin Ravioli....made it tonight it was great! It was also quite filling.
http://recipes.health.com/recipes/10000001046792-pumpkin-ravioli

mamaleo1976

Make sure it is a pumpkin grown for eating. The ones grown for jack-o-lanterns are not the variety you want.

How do you know which pumpkins are for eating?? I wan to buy a fresh one but I do not know the difference... PLEASE help

mamaleo1976

http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/fall/r/pumpsoup.htm

Low Fat Cream of Pumpkin Soup

Fall is the perfect time to bring out the stockpot and make warming soups. This low fat cream of pumpkin soup is perfect on a cold fall day, or as an appetizer for a Thanksgiving dinner. A spoonful of plain low fat yogurt can be swirled in just before serving.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp cumin
3 cups fat-free, low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 15-ounce can pumpkin
1 12-ounce can evaporated fat-free milk
Freshly ground Black pepper to taste
Preparation:
Heat oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened. Stir in curry powder and cumin and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and pumpkin. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add evaporated fat-free milk and cook for 2 minutes.
Transfer soup to a blender and blend until smooth.

Serves 6.

Per Serving: Calories 112, Calories from Fat 25, Total Fat 2,7g (sat 0.5g), Cholesterol 2mg, Sodium 101mg, Carbohydrate 15.6g, Fiber 2.9g, Protein 6.1g

mamaleo1976

This one sounds really good- I think I am going to try this one!

Fresh Pumpkin Soup

This appealing soup harvests the fall flavors of just-picked pumpkins and tart apples...and is sure to warm you up on a crisp autumn day. Jane Shapton of Portland, Oregon tops the creamy puree with a sprinkling of toasted pumpkin seeds

9 ServingsPrep: 50 min. Cook: 8 hours

Ingredients
8 cups chopped fresh pumpkin (about 3 pounds)
4 cups Progresso ® Chicken Broth
3 small tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS:
1/2 cup fresh pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions
In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover
and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until pumpkin and apples are
tender.

Meanwhile, toss pumpkin seeds with oil and salt. Spread onto an
ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 250° for
45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside.

Cool soup slightly; process in batches in a blender. Transfer to a
large saucepan; heat through. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds.
Yield: 9 servings (about 2 quarts).
© Taste of Home

tlynn14

Here is my favourite healthy muffin recipe. It is adapted from the Ultimate Healthy Eating Plan cookbook (one of my favourites!)

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

dry ingredients:
1 1/4 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c wheat bran
3/4 c ground flaxseed
2 tbsp wheat germ
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 to 1/3 c chocolate chips or craisins

wet ingredients:
1 c buttermilk (or add 1 tbsp vinegar to 1 c milk & wait 15 minutes)
1 c canned pumpkin puree
1 c brown sugar (or less)
1 egg
1/2 c All Bran Buds cereal

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix together dry ingredients. Mix together wet ingredients. Mix wet and dry until just combined. Bake 20-25 minutes. Makes 12 (or more) muffins.

About 210 calories each

hollijensen

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sarahliftsUP

These sounds amazing. I found this recipe on the internet a couple days ago but haven't had the chance to make it yet:

Made Me Love Pumpkin Cake
from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Made-Me-Love-Pumpkin-Cake/Detail.aspx

Cake:
2/3 cup milk
3 drops apple cider vinegar
1 cup white sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup regular rolled oats
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Frosting:
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Edit: forgot to add nutritional info.

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 387
Total Fat: 17.3g
Cholesterol: 9mg
Sodium: 268mg
Total Carbs: 56.2g
Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
Protein: 2.6g

You could sub apple sauce for the oil in order to cut down on the calories.

fitinyoga14

SIMPLE SNACK

1 Honey-maid low fat graham cracker sheet
1 laughing cow light swiss cheese wedge (or 1 T low fat cream cheese)
1T raw pumpkin puree
pumpkin pie spie

spread cheese and pumpkin onto graham cracker sheet. sprinkle with spice. also good with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar and nutmeg for a spice substitute and sweetness.

claygal123

PUMPKIN KADU!

Afghan roasted pumpkin! Lots of recipes online, but the basic is slow roasted pumpkin, with a little garlic yogurt sauce. I recall baking it for hours until it caramelized, then making the yogurt sauce with fat free yogurt. Can add ground seasoned beef or lamb too....fantastic!

wardiemelissa

Made the pumpkin cookies today and they are YUMMY!!!! My girls had one each and I caught them sneaking another...thank goodness they are healthy ) We are making the pumpkin bread and pumpkin muffins tomorrow!!! I bought 6 big cans of pumpkin so I should be all set...for a little while!

malpal0111

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