Recipes :: 5 Delicious Pumpkin Treats

Next to blueberry pie, I adore pumpkin pie and love this time of year as I have an excuse to eat it all season long!  Pumpkin is a very nutritious food and low on the glycemic index (a good idea to watch if you are trying to lose weight).  Pumpkin is high in Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Pantotenic Acid, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Copper and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A and C, Vitamin K, and Iron and Maganese.   Pumpkins, like other members of the squash family, are thought to have originated from North America.  The oldest evidence are pumpkin-related seeds dating between 7000 and 5500 BC, were found in Mexico. (Source: Wikipedia.com).

Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin recipes! Here are some yummy treats you can make using canned (or fresh pumpkin) to try out for your next party or just because!  Of course, the added sugars increases the glycemic index quite a bit – but moderation is key in anything! Next week we will post about healthy recipes you can make using this nutritious fruit!

Pumpkin Dream Cake:

This gorgeous Pumpkin cake comes from The Novice Chef blog and looks dreamy!  For directions on how to make this sure to be hit at your next party go to: https://www.thenovicechefblog.com/2012/10/pumpkin-dream-cake/

Pumpkin Pie Fudge with Salted Dark Chocolate Ganache!

Ridiculous!  How can you go wrong with a pumpkin, dark chocolate, and sea salt treat!  This yummy recipe comes from Rook No. 17 blog and will be a sure hit with the kids (and adults). To find out how to make this treat go to: https://www.rookno17.com/2011/10/pumpkin-pie-fudge-with-salted-dark.html

Bill’s Chiffon Dairy and Grain Free Pumpkin Pie:

This recipe comes from Primal Palate.com and looks absolutely delectable – and it is dairy and grain free for those of us who do better without gluten or dairy (waving hand) in our diet!  I just might have to try this one out this season!  To read more go to: https://www.primalpalate.com/blog/bills-chiffon-pumpkin-pie/  They offer a grain-free crust recipe that includes loads of healthy alternatives such as almond flour and coconut oil which is one of the best oils you can include in your diet!

 Pumpkin Pancakes:

No one does it better than Martha Stewart and her team!  Look how yummy these pancakes look!  Most likely your kids won’t even realize what a healthy alternative this is as pumpkin is rich in Vitamin E, Pantothenic Acid and Magnesium.  This recipe calls for 6 Tablespoons of canned pumpkin – yummy! To read more go to: https://www.marthastewart.com/271839/pumpkin-pancakes

Pumpkin-Spiced Whoopie Pies

This fun treat comes from Better Homes and Gardens and includes healthy pistachios on top of the whoopee pie (say that five times in a row) Read more:.https://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/pumpkin-spiced-whoopie-pies/

Pumpkin Display:

Had to include this clever way to use pumpkins as a display at your next party!  Just cut off the top part to flatten the pumpkin and put your best plates for a gorgeous display!