Love pumpkin pie but hate the calories? Or maybe pie just isn't your thing. Whatever the reason, life doesn't seem right without enjoying pumpkin treats. From muffins to cookies, frozen treats to flan, we have a healthy pumpkin recipe to satisfy any sweet tooth. (Don't worry — there is even a pie!)
Pancakes don't have to be a breakfast-only meal, especially when it's a stack of these pumpkin pancakes. The maple yogurt topping helps give the dish a sweetness that makes it feel like dessert.
Give yourself a healthy treat by whipping up a batch of these pumpkin oat carob chip cookies. Top with a little of the pumpkin protein spread for a more indulgent — but healthy — dessert!
Whether you're gluten-free, following a Paleo diet, or just cutting down on grains, you'll appreciate this recipe for chocolate chip pumpkin bread. It's made from coconut flour, and its sweetness comes from a little maple syrup and dried dates.
If you crave the taste of pumpkin but are watching your grain intake, try this pumpkin spice smoothie. This healthy frozen treat is the perfect mix of milkshake, ice cream, and frozen yogurt with an extra helping of protein.
A treat worthy of those intense workouts you put yourself through, a batch of pumpkin spice protein bars would also be the perfect end to your next dinner party.
This pumpkin pie is raw, vegan, and gluten-free — a win for everyone at the table! With oven space at a premium, you'll love that you don't need to turn yours on for this one.
Finally, pumpkin pie for breakfast! Well, sort of. These oatmeal pumpkin waffles put pie cravings to rest and keep your first meal of the day filled with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients — no syrup needed!
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Vegan Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins
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If all those pumpkin muffins are too hard to resist during the holidays, bake up a batch of these vegan pumpkin quinoa muffins immediately!
If pumpkin pie is too sweet for you, try one of these pumpkin raisin flax muffins. Full of fiber, they also contain B vitamins and omega-3s, which means they can double as a healthy and filling breakfast!
If the texture of pumpkin pie freaks you out or if you're trying to cut back on refined sugars, make a batch of pumpkin loaf bread. This recipe is made with low-fat buttermilk for moisture and dried fruit and honey for sweetness and uses the nutrient goodness of whole wheat flour.
Oh She Glow's pumpkin pie brownie cupcake is three desserts rolled into one! The bottom layer of the pumpkin brownie is topped off with a layer of pumpkin pie filling, and it all gets baked in a cupcake pan.
No one will ever guess that the recipe for skinny pumpkin-banana bars are light and low cal — they're that good. They can also be made vegan with a few simple swaps.
This vegan bread pudding recipe couldn't be easier to make. All you have to do is throw the ingredients is a bowl and bake! What you're left with is a tasty pumpkin bread pudding that is forgiving in calories.
Stock up on your favorite pumpkin puree, and then make a batch of this oatmeal pumpkin spice bread. The oats increase fiber and also add a chewy texture to the bread, resulting in a much denser loaf.
Packed with pumpkin and fiber and low in sugar, this pumpkin cheesecake mousse will not disappoint. You may find that you want to make it all year-round!
Soft, chewy, and only 86 calories per serving, these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are vegan and grain-free. Bonus: since they contain no eggs, you can lick the bowl clean!