Canned pumpkin puree?

2»

Replies

  • Dawn_is_getting_healthy
    Dawn_is_getting_healthy Posts: 245
    Bump!
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    add it to a box of carrot cake mix or spice cake mix (the whole can) and mix (don't add anything else, no eggs no oil) then bake... and only a yummy 77 cal's a muffin too...

    Are you making mini muffins? There are a few caloric differences regarding brands of cake mixes, but I have checked a lot of them, and the cake mix alone was well over 100 cals. If you have found a lower cal mix, I would love to know about it.

    I make these muffins all the time when I am in a pinch: 12 muffins @ 172 calories each.

    This is right from the nutrition data base on MFP and matches up with nutrition panels on the boxes.

    Betty Crocker - Spice Cake Mix (mix only), 1 package 1,928 calories
    Libby's - Pure Pumpkin - 15 oz Can, 1 container (1 4/5 cups ea.) 140 calories
    Per Serving: 172 calories

    When I do it I use a standard cupcake/muffin pan and I get 24 muffins per box of cake mix + can of pumpkin.
  • GuillaineC
    GuillaineC Posts: 74 Member
    bump
  • ellepottsie
    ellepottsie Posts: 29 Member
    I use it for homemade pumpkin spice lattes.

    Heat on stove top on medium in a small pot until steaming:
    1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (im lactose intolerant, so I use this but you could definitely use regular milk)
    1 tbsp pumpkin puree
    1 tbsp splenda ( can substitue for 1 tbsp of sugar or 2 drops of stevia)

    Then add to the pot:
    1/2 tsp nutmeg
    1/2 ginger
    1 tsp cinnamon
    1tsp vanilla
    - I don't measure my spices I just eyeball it. Use more or less depending on which spices you prefer.

    Stir for a minute while still on the stove.

    Remove from heat and put into a blender (I just my magic bullet) and blend until frothy, usually about a minute.

    Add this to 1/4 cup of extra strong cofee or espresso. I usually use 1/4 cup of water and 2.5 tbsp of instant coffee.

    Enjoy!
  • ninjapixie87
    ninjapixie87 Posts: 124 Member
    I see a lot of suggestions for pumpkin with oatmeal...I will have to give it a try!

    I recently made pumpkin bread using whole wheat flour and applesauce instead of oil. It was delicious, and I couldn't taste the difference with the substitutions! Next time I will try substituting the sugar with honey and/or splenda.

    Pumpkin pancakes are also really good. But if you're watching your carbs, the bread and the pancakes probably aren't a good idea.
  • ninjapixie87
    ninjapixie87 Posts: 124 Member
    add it to a box of carrot cake mix or spice cake mix (the whole can) and mix (don't add anything else, no eggs no oil) then bake... and only a yummy 77 cal's a muffin too...

    Are you making mini muffins? There are a few caloric differences regarding brands of cake mixes, but I have checked a lot of them, and the cake mix alone was well over 100 cals. If you have found a lower cal mix, I would love to know about it.

    I make these muffins all the time when I am in a pinch: 12 muffins @ 172 calories each.

    This is right from the nutrition data base on MFP and matches up with nutrition panels on the boxes.

    Betty Crocker - Spice Cake Mix (mix only), 1 package 1,928 calories
    Libby's - Pure Pumpkin - 15 oz Can, 1 container (1 4/5 cups ea.) 140 calories
    Per Serving: 172 calories

    When I do it I use a standard cupcake/muffin pan and I get 24 muffins per box of cake mix + can of pumpkin.

    Does this really work without the eggs? I imagine the muffins would be kind of flat and mushy.
  • jenhenning219
    jenhenning219 Posts: 385 Member
    i made pumpkin whiskey bbq sauce and it came out amazing
  • diamondsnthesky
    diamondsnthesky Posts: 34 Member
    bump for later. Yum... pumpkin!
  • Fitwam
    Fitwam Posts: 275 Member
    Great for a Thanksgiving dip....pumpkin pie dip! I made it recently for a tailgate...and it went over great! So tasty. Watch out for the calories in the ginger snap cookies though! LOL!!

    www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Pumpkin-pie-dip

    Ingredients
    1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
    2 cups confectioners' sugar
    1 cup canned pumpkin
    1/2 cup sour cream
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    Gingersnap cookies
    Directions
    In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, sour cream, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and ginger until blended. Serve with gingersnaps. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 4 cups.



    Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 64 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 23 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Low Carb Pumpkin Sausage Soup
    Servings:6
    1 (12 ounce) package Jimmy Dean sausage
    1/2 cup onion, minced
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 tablespoon italian seasoning
    1 -2 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
    1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
    4 cups chicken broth
    1/2 cup heavy cream
    1/2 cup water
    Directions:
    1Brown sausage, drain, then add the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and mushrooms and sauté until done.2Add pumpkin to this mixture and mix well.3Then stir in the broth and mix well.4Simmer 20-30 minutes.5Stir in the heavy cream and water and simmer on low another 10-15 minute Taste and add salt& pepper as needed.

    Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/low-carb-pumpkin-sausage-soup-106467#ixzz1d899RvGu
  • RunningMom09
    RunningMom09 Posts: 29 Member
    great ideas! bump
  • RunningMom09
    RunningMom09 Posts: 29 Member
    add it to a box of carrot cake mix or spice cake mix (the whole can) and mix (don't add anything else, no eggs no oil) then bake... and only a yummy 77 cal's a muffin too...

    Are you making mini muffins? There are a few caloric differences regarding brands of cake mixes, but I have checked a lot of them, and the cake mix alone was well over 100 cals. If you have found a lower cal mix, I would love to know about it.

    I make these muffins all the time when I am in a pinch: 12 muffins @ 172 calories each.

    This is right from the nutrition data base on MFP and matches up with nutrition panels on the boxes.

    Betty Crocker - Spice Cake Mix (mix only), 1 package 1,928 calories
    Libby's - Pure Pumpkin - 15 oz Can, 1 container (1 4/5 cups ea.) 140 calories
    Per Serving: 172 calories

    When I do it I use a standard cupcake/muffin pan and I get 24 muffins per box of cake mix + can of pumpkin.

    Does this really work without the eggs? I imagine the muffins would be kind of flat and mushy.

    I've made both the spice cake and devil's food cake versions. You will not miss the eggs. The muffins are very moist, but not flat at all.
  • bhawkins0711
    bhawkins0711 Posts: 92 Member
    bump for later
  • Gottastop
    Gottastop Posts: 67 Member
    bump for later.

    Anyone have a good recipe for making oatmeal?
  • Kelly50054
    Kelly50054 Posts: 141
    Pumpkin Fluff!
  • shirlee24
    shirlee24 Posts: 1
    muffins
  • RMinVA
    RMinVA Posts: 1,085 Member

    When I do it I use a standard cupcake/muffin pan and I get 24 muffins per box of cake mix + can of pumpkin.

    If you are getting 24, I would consider those mini muffins.
  • RMinVA
    RMinVA Posts: 1,085 Member
    bump for later.

    Anyone have a good recipe for making oatmeal?

    http://www.goodlifeeats.com/2009/09/pumpkin-pie-oatmeal.html
  • terrigrace
    terrigrace Posts: 199 Member
    I second, third, and fourth skinnytaste.com for her recipes using pumpkin. There is a spice cookie on there that is lurking in my recipe box right now - calling my name. My other go-to site for all things pumpkin is Hungry Girl.

    http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/2103

    If I messed up the link somehow, try hungrygirl.com, and type "pumpkin" in the search box.
  • cheftrish
    cheftrish Posts: 9
    Can someone please tell me what "bump" is? I keep seeing it on here, but dont know what it means...
  • gingerb85
    gingerb85 Posts: 357 Member
    Love pumpkin! I use it in oatmeal and muffins. I have two recipes on my blog. http://vegancajun.blogspot.com/
  • gingerb85
    gingerb85 Posts: 357 Member
    It means they are replying simply to keep the topic current so they can easily find it and watch for new replies to the thread.
  • Lambja
    Lambja Posts: 63 Member
    bump
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    bump for later.

    Anyone have a good recipe for making oatmeal?

    http://www.goodlifeeats.com/2009/09/pumpkin-pie-oatmeal.html
    Try here: http://www.katheats.com/kaths-tribute-to-oatmeal
    Or here: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/chocolate-covered-recipes/all-things-oatmeal/
    Or here: http://ohsheglows.com/recipage/?search_term=oatmeal&ui=133
    orrrr here: http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/search/label/Oats

    :heart:
  • jenluvsushi
    jenluvsushi Posts: 933 Member
    BUMP!!!! :bigsmile:
  • j4zzy
    j4zzy Posts: 26 Member
    You could always make a smoothie...

    Low Calorie Pumpkin Smoothie
    Ingredients:

    1/2 cup pumpkin puree, fresh or canned
    1/2 cup fat free Greek-style yogurt
    1/2 cup fat free milk
    2 tablespoons agave nectar
    1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1?8 teaspoon ground ginger
    1?8 teaspoon ground cloves
    5 ice cubes
    Garnish: nutmeg

    Instructions:
    Combine ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Pour into
    chilled glass and garnish with dollop of yogurt and sprinkle of
    nutmeg. (Makes 2 servings)

    Per serving: 130 calories, 0 g fat, 45 mg sodium, 26 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 22 g sugar


    Or pumpkin sherbert...

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/10/pumpkin-sherbet.html

    :O I am so totally making this.
  • TappiGabi
    TappiGabi Posts: 73 Member
    These sound fantastic!
  • marla_jones
    marla_jones Posts: 45 Member
    bumping YUM! :drinker:
This discussion has been closed.

Categories