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

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!!

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

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

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

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!

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I am a serious pumpkin fan.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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