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

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  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
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    can't wait to try the pumpkin bread!
  • ladybugss
    ladybugss Posts: 135 Member
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  • wardiemelissa
    wardiemelissa Posts: 365 Member
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    Bump...can't wait to really sit down and read through these recipes...I love fall and pumpkin!!!
  • Steppy001
    Steppy001 Posts: 5 Member
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    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
    agibsonky Posts: 124 Member
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  • kendra1976
    kendra1976 Posts: 90 Member
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    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
    clviolet Posts: 2 Member
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    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
    MOMvsFOOD Posts: 654 Member
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    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
    darcibean Posts: 86
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    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
    eabrown1 Posts: 25
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    Pumpkin Ravioli....made it tonight it was great! It was also quite filling.
    http://recipes.health.com/recipes/10000001046792-pumpkin-ravioli
  • mamaleo1976
    mamaleo1976 Posts: 21 Member
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    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
    mamaleo1976 Posts: 21 Member
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    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
    mamaleo1976 Posts: 21 Member
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    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
    tlynn14 Posts: 2 Member
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    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
    hollijensen Posts: 15
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  • sarahliftsUP
    sarahliftsUP Posts: 752 Member
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    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
    fitinyoga14 Posts: 448 Member
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    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
    claygal123 Posts: 8 Member
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    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
    wardiemelissa Posts: 365 Member
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    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 :o) 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
    malpal0111 Posts: 48 Member
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