All things PUMPKIN

missmayeb
missmayeb Posts: 182 Member
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As we near fall and with the return of the pumpkin spice lattes I am craving anything pumpkin. Put down some of your favorite recipes or ideas for using pumpkin.

My favorite is spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin, mix and bake as muffins. They are super moist and ooooooh so yummie.
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  • fitmek
    fitmek Posts: 277 Member
    Here is the recipe from the Hungry Girl website, for the cereal muffins:

    HG's Surreal Cereal Muffins
    1/12th of recipe (1 muffin): 110 - 130 calories, 1.5 - 3g fat, 170 - 200mg sodium, 22 - 26g carbs, 1 - 2g fiber, 11 - 12g sugars, 1 - 2g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3*

    Ingredients:
    1 box Betty Crocker Cereal Muffin Mix (any variety)
    1 1/2 cups canned pure pumpkin OR 1 1/2 cups (12 oz.) club soda

    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray, or line it with foil baking cups.

    In a large bowl, combine the muffin mix with EITHER the pumpkin OR the club soda. (NOT BOTH, and don't add ANYTHING else!) Stir until completely smooth and uniform.

    Evenly distribute the mixture among the cups of the muffin pan. Sprinkle with all of the cereal topping (which comes in a separate packet in the box), and press lightly to help it adhere.

    Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 13 - 18 minutes. Enjoy!

    MAKES 12 SERVINGS
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Pumpkin Cookies recipe – 59 calories

    Ingredients:
    1 cup canned pumpkin
    1 cup margarine or butter, softened
    1 egg
    1/4 cup ground flax seeds
    1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
    1/2 cup Splenda granular
    2 cups whole wheat flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Preparation:
    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    2. In a large bowl, beat the margarine, sugar and Splenda until light and fluffy.
    3. Add the egg, pumpkin and vanilla; blend well.
    4. Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
    5. Drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
    6. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10-12 minutes (or until light golden brown around the edges).


    Servings: 60 cookies

    Nutritional information for one serving:
    Calories: 59
    Calories from fat: 30
    Total fat: 3.4g
    Cholesterol: 3mg
    Total carbs: 6.9g
    Protein: 0.8g
  • bbriscoe13
    bbriscoe13 Posts: 175 Member
    I eat this delicious recipe called "pumkin fluff" It has a whole tub of fat free cool whip, a sugar free vanilla instant pudding packet and a can of pumkin. It is yummy. It tastes like pumpkin pudding. :)
  • hollymintz
    hollymintz Posts: 2
    could you post the recipe for the pumpkin spice muffins? how big of a can of pumpkin and how long do you bake them?
  • fitmek
    fitmek Posts: 277 Member
    I eat this delicious recipe called "pumkin fluff" It has a whole tub of fat free cool whip, a sugar free vanilla instant pudding packet and a can of pumkin. It is yummy. It tastes like pumpkin pudding. :)

    This sounds amazing! Is the pudding vanilla? Small or large packet?
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    These sound great! Family circle has some good ones out this month too. www.familycircle.com/pumpkin
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    could you post the recipe for the pumpkin spice muffins? how big of a can of pumpkin and how long do you bake them?

    Most of these types of recipes you go by the directions on the cake mix box for baking-so whatever the mix says for temp and time. The can is probably your standard can size-around 16oz maybe if you're in the US.
  • fitmek
    fitmek Posts: 277 Member
    Another Hungry Girl recipe....Complete and Udder Oatmeal Insanity ! :)

    This is, HANDS DOWN, the world's CRAZIEST and most delicious bowl of guilt-free oatmeal!!!

    PER SERVING (entire recipe): 179 calories, 3.5g fat, 367mg sodium, 40g carbs, 11g fiber, 3g sugars, 7g protein -- POINTS® value 3*




    Ingredients:
    1 packet Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Regular
    1/4 cup Fiber One bran cereal (original)
    1/4 cup light vanilla soymilk
    2 tbsp. canned pure pumpkin
    2 tbsp. Fat Free Reddi-wip
    1 tbsp. sugar-free maple syrup
    1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
    5 sprays I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray
    1 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda)
    dash salt

    Directions:
    Place all ingredients except for Reddi-wip in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup water and stir. Microwave for 45 seconds, stir, and then continue to cook in the microwave for 30 - 40 seconds. Once oatmeal has thickened, remove bowl from the microwave. Add the Reddi-wip, and stir well. Then enjoy the best bowl of oatmeal you've EVER tasted!
  • wingchunrick
    wingchunrick Posts: 267 Member
    Roasted with other veggies, garlic then cracked corriander seeds and goats cheese. Divine.
  • tift0918
    tift0918 Posts: 13
    I eat this delicious recipe called "pumkin fluff" It has a whole tub of fat free cool whip, a sugar free vanilla instant pudding packet and a can of pumkin. It is yummy. It tastes like pumpkin pudding. :)

    This sounds amazing! Is the pudding vanilla? Small or large packet?
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    **use vanilla pudding and yes it is amazing!!! i just use the small sugar free packet of instant vanilla - eat it with apple slices or reduced fat vanilla wafers - it is FABULOUS!!!
  • ScarletFyre
    ScarletFyre Posts: 754 Member
    BUMP!
  • lululucky1
    lululucky1 Posts: 39 Member
    Add pumpkin and cinnamon to pancake mix....yum pumpkin pancakes!
  • akarney
    akarney Posts: 124 Member
    bump!
  • missmayeb
    missmayeb Posts: 182 Member
    could you post the recipe for the pumpkin spice muffins? how big of a can of pumpkin and how long do you bake them?

    Most of these types of recipes you go by the directions on the cake mix box for baking-so whatever the mix says for temp and time. The can is probably your standard can size-around 16oz maybe if you're in the US.

    HAHAH these are CHEATER pumpkin muffins and completely VEGAN! Just a 15 oz can of pumpkin and a standard spice cake. Mix these together until completely moist. Line your cupcake pan with liners and fill. Fill them all the way up do not use a second pan. Cook at 350 for 18-20 minutes. You can add spices if you want or banana/chocolate chips etc. even a different cake mix.

    Super easy. Super moist.
  • stangirl1995
    stangirl1995 Posts: 43 Member
    I love mixing 1 cup of cottage cheese with a half cup of pumpkin. Then you add a little splenda and some cinnamon and nutmeg (or pumpkin pie spice if you have it) It tastes like the filling from a pumpkin Pie.

    Also if anyone is trying to watch carbs you can use a box of sugar free yellow cake mix with one can of pumpkin and a little pumpkin pie spice for a different variation of the muffins as well :-)
  • missmayeb
    missmayeb Posts: 182 Member
    Roasted with other veggies, garlic then cracked corriander seeds and goats cheese. Divine.

    Holy beggibus. I am almost in heaven with this one.
  • LosingMyMarbles
    LosingMyMarbles Posts: 168 Member
    I've been loving Eggo's seasonal pumpkin waffles lately... 100 calories each.

    I'd love to make my own and put them in the freezer. Anyone have a good, healthy pumpkin waffle recipe? Or do I need to stock up on Eggos? lol
  • FITnFIRM4LIFE
    FITnFIRM4LIFE Posts: 818 Member
    2-Minute Pumpkin Pie 75 CALS.. And several other low cal treats:-)

    http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-recipes/10-mouthwatering-low-calorie-desserts?page=2
  • HealthFreak1967
    HealthFreak1967 Posts: 116 Member
    I add pureed pumpkin from a can in things! It's my latest obsession.

    I'll make "pumpkin pie oatmeal" or "pumpkin spice smoothies" just add pumpkin, banana, and soaked dates with pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon, and it is yummy n delicious!
  • jtslim42
    jtslim42 Posts: 240
    OMG!!! I LOVE everything Pumpkin as well!:drinker:
  • wingchunrick
    wingchunrick Posts: 267 Member
    Roasted with other veggies, garlic then cracked corriander seeds and goats cheese. Divine.

    Holy beggibus. I am almost in heaven with this one.

    Try it, its gorgeous x
  • WarriorReady
    WarriorReady Posts: 571 Member
    Bump! All this looks delish so far! :)

    I have made pumpkin smoothies before. 1/4c pumpkin, 1/4tsp (or more) pumpkin spice, 1c vanilla almond milk (unsweetened), a few ice cubes, blend and serve :) I have added whey protein powder before too..
  • KSchoe1
    KSchoe1 Posts: 2 Member
    Add some canned pumpkin to your wholegrain pancakes with a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg. Great with a drizzle of maple syrup.
  • casherrill76
    casherrill76 Posts: 28 Member
    Yummy bump
  • LooptLou25
    LooptLou25 Posts: 193 Member
    Made this last night with home grown pumpkin & courgette/zucchini, potato & basil. Re-heated this morning to put in a thermos for lunch today - delicious! I can't have dairy, so used oat milk instead.

    HARVEST PUMPKIN AND ZUCCHINI SOUP
    :note to myself..if you dont peel the zucchinni the soup will be green in colour, if peeled will be pumpkin - coloured.

    3 cups peeled cubed pumpkin or squash
    3 cups cubed zucchini
    2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
    1 large onion sliced
    2 cups chicken stock
    2 tbsp vegetable oil
    2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
    2 cloves garlic chopped
    3/4 cup 2% milk
    1 tsp dried basil or 2 tbsp chopped fresh

    fresh mint leaves or chopped fresh parsley for garnish
    Combine pumpkin, zucchini, potatoes, onion, chicken stock, oil parsley, and garlic in a large saucepan. Cover and simmer stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes, or until the veggies are tender. If stock simmers down, add water to reach original level. Puree mixture in batches in a food processor or blender. Return to saucepan. Add milk and basil and reheat. Garnish each serving with mint leaves or fresh parsley.
  • nessat18
    nessat18 Posts: 30 Member
    bump for later
  • easfahl
    easfahl Posts: 567 Member
    Ohhhhh, the pumpkin spice pancakes sound amazing! And definitely need to try the HG pumpkin spice oatmeal.

    Jamie Eason has a pretty good pumpkin protein bar too.
  • alison0511
    alison0511 Posts: 32
    Mmm bump-kin for later! :wink:

    I have made pumpkin cupcakes before with cream cheese frosting that were to die for... but they aren't the healthiest, so I don't think I'll be making them this year! I will have to try some of these instead to get my pumpkin fix!
  • MissMom3
    MissMom3 Posts: 101 Member
    Bump!! Everything sounds amazing!!
  • EndlessSacrifice
    EndlessSacrifice Posts: 325
    Bump.

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