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Soft Pumpkin Spice Drops

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santas-slimmed-down-pumpkin-spice-dropsPumpkin desserts aren’t only for the fall months! This recipe for Soft Pumpkin Spice Drops is a great way to use that leftover can of pumpkin puree. These tasty cookies are also a great way to help keep Santa slim and for everyone to enjoy a healthier dessert this holiday season.

 

 

 

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Pumpkin Hummus

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This delicious pumpkin hummus makes a great snack, appetizer, or side dish to any meal!Pumpkin Hummus recipe, plated with pita chips on a white plate and light green napkin.

Pumpkin Hummus recipe, plated with pita chips on a white plate and light green napkin.
Pumpkin Hummus
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Pumpkin Hummus recipe, plated with pita chips on a white plate and light green napkin.
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Instructions
  1. Puree garbanzo beans in a food processor.
  2. Add pumpkin puree and mix well
  3. Add garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, and paprika. Mix well.
  4. If this recipe is too bland, add more cumin and paprika to taste.
Recipe Notes

Pumpkin Hummus Nutrition Facts Serving size (111g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 70 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 50 mg 2 % Total Carbohydrate 11 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 3 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 39 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 211 mg 4 %

Pumpkin Pie Parfait

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Have you ever wondered what makes pumpkins orange? It’s Beta-Carotene! Beta-carotene is a carotenoid that can be converted into a form of vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, skin, and promotes good vision. These yummy pumpkin pie parfaits are a delicious way to get your vitamin A in for the day! This dessert is a healthier alternative to traditional pumpkin pie that may be full of unneeded calories.

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Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait
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6 parfait 20 minutes
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6 parfait 20 minutes
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait
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6 parfait 20 minutes
Ingredients
Pumpkin pie layer
Yogurt layer
Crumble Layer
Servings: parfait
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Pumpkin Pie Layer
  1. Place all ingredients for Pumpkin Pie layer in a bowl, mix well.
Cheesecake Layer
  1. Measure out yogurt into a bowl.
Crumble Layer
  1. Place graham crackers in a plastic bag, crush until at desired texture.
Assembling the Parfaits
  1. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of pumpkin pie mixture into small 3 oz containers. Add a heaping tablespoon of yogurt, then top with a heaping tablespoon of crumble. Repeat adding a layer of pumpkin mixture, yogurt, and top with more crumble. Add whole almonds on top if desired. Store ingredients separately and assemble just before serving.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 227mg 9%
Potassium 182mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 12g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 217%
Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 9%
Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.