Looks Yummy! I especially like the Pumpkin-Banana smoothie.
5 Power-Packed Pumpkin Recipes
It’s fall. You know what that means—pumpkin-flavored everything! If you’re carving off fat or just trying to stay lean, a pumpkin-spice latté probably isn’t on your diet plan. Don’t be scared: You can still add that great fall flavor in your healthy, clean food choices. It just takes a little jack-o’-lantern magic.
Not only does pumpkin go perfectly with crisp air and crunchy leaves, it’s also very nutritious. One hundred grams of pumpkin only yields about 25 calories and 7 grams of carbs. It’s also a great source of vitamin A. There are no tricks with this veggie treat. These recipes will satisfy your pumpkin fetish and help you maintain that summer six-pack.
This Thai-inspired dish combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the savory spice of a peanut sauce. Best of all, it is packed with protein to kickstart your day!
- 5 Egg Whites
- 1/4 cup julienned Green Peppers
- 1/4 cup julienned Red Peppers
- 1/4 cup Mushrooms
- 1/4 cup cubed Yellow Pumpkin
- 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
- 2 tbsp plain, Fat Free Greek Yogurt
- Boil pumpkin in a medium-sized pot for approximately 10 minutes, or until pumpkin is tender.
- Meanwhile, sauté the other vegetables.
- Cook egg whites in a separate pan over medium heat.
- Once cooked, combine pumpkin with the sautéed vegetables and stir in chili powder and paprika.
- In a separate, small bowl, mix together the peanut butter with yogurt.
- Scoop the vegetable mixture over egg whites and pour the peanut sauce on top.
Serving Size 1 Serving
These low-carb pumpkin waffles are a breakfast favorite. They’re easy to make and full of delectable autumn flavors!
- 3 Egg Whites
- 1 scoop Protein Powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup Canned Pumpkin
- 2 tbsp Flaxseed Meal
- 1 tbsp Almond Milk
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon
- Sugar Free Syrup
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until smooth.
- Cook batches in pre-sprayed waffle maker on medium high temperature until bubbles form on the surface, then turn over and cook until dark golden brown.
- Serve with cinnamon and sugar-free syrup.
Serving Size 1 Serving
Enjoy this fruity smoothie as a post-workout treat or as a breakfast on-the-go!
- 1/2 frozen Banana
- 1/4 cup Canned Pumpkin
- 1/2 cup plain, Fat Free Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup Almond Milk
- 1 tbsp Sugar-Free Pudding Mix (I like banana crème for extra banana flavor)
- 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon
- Combine the first five ingredients with a handful of ice in blender until smooth.
- Top with cinnamon and enjoy!
Serving Size 1 Serving
Enjoy this classic fall dessert without sacrificing your skinny jeans. It’s tasty, seasonal, and low-carb!
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Egg Whites
- 1/2 cup Canned Pumpkin
- 1/4 cup Oat Bran
- 1/2 cup Sugar Substitute
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vanilla Fat-Free Greek Yogurt
- 2 oz Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese
- 1/4 cup slivered Almonds
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Blend all the pumpkin roll ingredients in a large bowl until smooth.
- Pour batter in a pre-sprayed 8×8 or 8×11 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and place onto aluminum foil. Carefully roll up the cake and secure with aluminum foil.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- As cake is cooling, blend yogurt and cream cheese until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture into pumpkin roll.
- Top pumpkin roll with slivered almonds and cinnamon.
Serving Size (Serves 3)
Enjoy your Sunday night football with these chicken tacos. The pumpkin sauce adds fun fall flavor.
- (4) 4 oz. Chicken Breasts
- 2 Tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups shredded Cabbage
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Red Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 4 Low-Carb Wraps
- 1/2 cup Canned Pumpkin
- 6 oz Fat-Free Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, diced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh Cilantro
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Zest from 1 Lemon and 1 Lime
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Mix the cumin, red pepper, paprika and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
- Spread the spice blend on chicken and bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
- While chicken is cooking, mix together all ingredients for pumpkin sauce and set aside.
- Cut one chicken breast into small cubes and place onto wrap.
- Top each wrap with diced tomatoes, shredded cabbage, and pumpkin sauce.
- Serve with lime wedge and enjoy!
Serving Size (Serves 4)