The change of seasons has come and gone. You’re much busier and colder than you were, and who could resist the temptation to try some of the hundreds of fall recipes popping up on the Internet?
What better way to embrace the fall season than with a few food favorites with a pumpkin-themed twist? Pumpkin by itself is loaded with vitamins A and C, is low in calories and even has a little dietary fiber and protein added to the mix.
Unlike artificial pumpkin flavoring, real pumpkin, whether fresh or canned, adds a pinch of authenticity to any recipe you use it in. Save the pumpkin spice latté for a much-deserved Friday afternoon treat, and let these and many other recipes dominate your home menu this fall.
These pumpkin dishes are quick, easy and good for you. They’ll keep you full, refreshed and satisfied no matter the occasion.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
All recipes developed by Meg Dowell
Serves 4
You’ll love this warm and creamy dish, perfect for a late lunch before the next Sunday football game.
Ingredients
2 cups chicken broth
1 15-oz. can pumpkin
½ cup cream
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Directions
- Combine broth, pumpkin, cream and pumpkin pie spice in a pan over low heat.
- Let simmer, whisking continuously, 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Pumpkin Smoothie
Serves 2
No matter the season, something cool and fresh is just a blender away.
Ingredients
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 cup pumpkin
1 banana, frozen
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Directions
- Combine yogurt, pumpkin, frozen banana, honey and pumpkin pie spice in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses and serve cold.
Pumpkin Yogurt
Serves 1
Pumpkin for breakfast? Absolutely!
Ingredients
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
¼ cup pumpkin
¼ cup pumpkin pie spice
Directions
- Combine yogurt, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.
- Whisk together until evenly blended.
