Pumpkin Spice Obsession – Healthy Hacks
The fall season is here which means the pumpkin spice obsession has returned. Before you order that latte check out these healthy hacks on how to get your dose of pumpkin without the unwanted calories!
- Nix pumpkin muffin and pick hearty oatmeal with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.
- Nix pumpkin soup and pick pumpkin chili (try this recipe: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/turkey-pumpkin-chili)
- Nix pumpkin spice latte and pick a post-workout pumpkin pie smoothie (1/2 cup skim milk, 6 oz Greek yogurt, 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup crushed ice, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 medjool date. Blend well.)
- Nix pumpkin spice latte and pick coffee with pumpkin flavor and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Nix pumpkin pancakes and pick pumpkin protein pancakes (like these: http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/oatmeal-protein-pancake-banana-syrup-and-peets-coffee/)
- Nix pumpkin cream cheese and pick pumpkin hummus (hummus mixed with canned pumpkin).
- Nix pumpkin pie and pick greek yogurt with pumpkin puree.
- Nix pumpkin ravioli and pick pumpkin sauce on zoodles (like this: http://nutritionstripped.com/zucchini-pasta-roasted-pumpkin-sauce/)
Amanda K. Foti, M.S., R.D.
Amanda is a registered dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. As a dietitian at Selvera, she works one on one with clients developing personalized weight management plans that address nutrition, activity and lifestyle. (Photo credit: Selvera.com)