Fall flavors evoke warm, comforting feelings in all of us. One of the most popular fall flavors is pumpkin. That's just fine by us because pumpkin is one of the most flavorful and certainly the healthiest foods to start indulging in. We use pumpkin for many things; pureed pumpkin is perfect for a side dish, dusted with nutmeg and a drizzle of maple syrup. It's also an amazing ingredient in a low fat recipe for chocolate muffins, if you combine a can of pumpkin with a box of chocolate cake mix. So simple and easy! Pumpkin pie is always welcome. Why wait until the holidays? It's a seasonal food that is available right now at the farmer's market. Buy as many pie pumpkins as you have room to store. You will need them when you taste how great the following recipes are:
This is one of the nicest smoothie recipes we have found in quite some time. Perfect for fall weather, it's a dessert and even good for you! How many times can you say that about a sweet treat?
Its all the creaminess you crave in a dessert, with the fall flavor of rich pumpkin and warm spices. So tasty! Your family will love it.
Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin bread just got an upgrade! It's a fabulous recipe for that fall favorite; pumpkin bread. But this bread has an extra layer of delicious taste, with a dreamy layer of cream cheese frosting. It's a winner!
Pumpkin gets all dressed up and becomes this tasty pumpkin parfait. Loaded with healthy ingredients, like yoguryt and granola, fruit and sweet maple syrup, this is going to be the best start you have ever had to your day.
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