By Olivia Coates
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Nutritious Recipes Guaranteed to Feed that Pumpkin Craving this Fall~
As the Fall season slowly
rolls in, many of us are guilty of feeling that undying urge for
pumpkin-flavored anything. I will admit, I am no exception. A few of the most
common staples we see are the Pumpkin Spiced Latte, Pumpkin ice cream, and even
Pumpkin-flavored beer. These items have given pumpkin a bit of a bad, or,
"unhealthy" reputation, but I am here to tell you that pumpkin can be
used in many more ways to create some of the most delicious and guilt-free
recipes that will not only satisfy your pumpkin craving, but leave you wanting more.
1. First up: Pumpkin Oatmeal.
This recipe is quick, easy, and a great start to the morning. Who doesn’t love
a hearty bowl of oatmeal to start the day?
Pumpkin Oatmeal
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 3 min
Ingredients:
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup milk, or as needed
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
Directions:
* Mix together oats and milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on
high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once. Add more milk or oats to achieve the
desired consistency, and cook for another 30 seconds. Stir in pumpkin puree,
pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon sugar. Heat thoroughly, and serve.
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2. Next: Whole Wheat Pumpkin
Applesauce Muffins. These work great for a quick, energy-packed breakfast or
snack that can easily be eaten on the go. Great for kids, too!
Whole
Wheat Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions:
* Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin cups, or line
the cups with paper muffin liners.
* Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and
pumpkin pie spice; set aside. Combine the brown sugar, white sugar, oil,
applesauce, pumpkin, buttermilk, and beaten eggs and mix until well blended.
Pour the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold
in the raisins and pecans, if desired.
* Divide the batter evenly in the prepared muffin pan. Bake in the
preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20
minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the
muffin pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing the muffins from the
pan.
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3. Last but not least: Pumpkin
No Bake Energy Bites. These are the ultimate on-the-go snack. The great
thing is, this recipe can be manipulated in a variety of ways to fit your taste
preference! Substitute cranberries, chocolate chips, or peanut butter and the
end product is just as delicious!
Pumpkin No Bake
Energy Bites
Prep: 10 min
Ingredients:
8 oz (about 1 packed cup) chopped dates
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 T chia seeds or flax seeds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
pinch of salt
1 cup old-fashioned oats (dry, not cooked)
1 cup toasted coconut flakes
1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
Directions:
* Combine the dates, honey, pumpkin puree, chia (or flax) seeds,
cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt in a food processor, and pulse until smooth
and combined.
* Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, and stir in the oats,
coconut flakes and pumpkin seeds until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate
for at least 30 minutes.
* Once the mixture is cool, use a spoon or cookie scoop to shape
it into your desired size of energy balls. Alternatively, you can line a small
baking pan with parchment paper, and press the mixture evenly into the pan, let
it cool, and then cut into bars.
* Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Recipe 1 adapted
from Allrecipes.com http://allrecipes.com/recipe/55259/pumpkin-oatmeal/
Recipe 2 adapted
from Allrecipes.com http://allrecipes.com/recipe/55334/whole-wheat-pumpkin-applesauce-muffins/
Recipe 3 adapted
from Gimmesomeoven.com https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/pumpkin-no-bake-energy-bites/print/
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