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Pumpkin also protects your heart, lungs, and kidneys, helps battle high blood pressure, and it’s good for your skin.
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Pumpkin Puree (that can also be made at home very easily) should list ONLY Pumpkin on the ingredients label.
• Free from sugar, gluten, artificial sweeteners or any artificial ingredients.
It’s one of those “love it or hate it†kinds of foods.
😊 Many varieties also contain gut-friendly probiotics. Be sure to check the label. My ABSOLUTE favorite brands are “Nancy’s
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1-1/2 Tbsps ground cinnamon
Serve with crunchy fruit.
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High Protein Pumpkin Spice Dip
Serve this simple + deliciously creamy High Protein Pumpkin Spice Dip at your next party!
Craving something sweet? Why sacrifice nutrition for flavor? This dip is the perfect solution, packed with protein-rich cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, healthy fats from nut butter, and the added boost of protein thanks to vanilla protein powder.
With the warmth of pumpkin spice and the natural sweetness of maple syrup, this dip is a delightful treat that’s perfect for late-night snacking, after school, or serving at your next gathering. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few minutes in the food processor.
I love including protein and healthy fat in our snacks, treats, and desserts because both protein and fat are very satisfying macronutrients. When we feel nicely satisfied, we’re less likely to overeat.
Enjoy this creamy dip with crunchy fruit, toasted pumpkin seeds, or dark chocolate chips. Your taste buds and your body will thank you!
ðŸ¯Sweetness factor is a very personal taste preference, so you may want to use more or less pure maple syrup or raw honey depending on YOUR specific taste preferences.
🎃There are SO MANY reasons to add pumpkin to your diet – it’s loaded with vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that are good for you.
PLUS … it’s low in calories and tastes great.
Here are just a few of pumpkin’s benefits: it’s good for your vision and immune health, and it may even help reduce your risk of cancer!
Pumpkin also protects your heart, lungs, and kidneys, helps battle high blood pressure, and it’s good for your skin.
Eating pumpkin can keep us looking young thanks to beta-carotene that helps protect us from the sun’s wrinkle-causing UV rays = younger-looking skin.
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WebMD
🧡Pumpkin pie filling and pumpkin puree often sit in cans or cartons right next to each other on the grocery store shelf. It can be easy to grab one, thinking it is the other because the two products look very similar.
However, they are *VERY* different products!
Pumpkin Puree (that can also be made at home very easily) should list ONLY Pumpkin on the ingredients label.
Pumpkin pie filling usually has many ingredients, one of which is lots of SUGAR.
🎃Homemade Pumpkin Puree
High Protein Pumpkin Spice Dip makes for an AWESOME after-school or after-workout treat too!
-> I used “Just Ingredients†protein powder in vanilla flavor for this dip.
Why is the Just Ingredients Protein Powder & collagen our FAVORITE option?
The protein comes from 5 sources: 100% super high-quality grass-fed whey, pea protein, pumpkin seed, chia seeds and collagen.
There is a lot less whey compared to normal protein powders so it may be easier on the stomach than other protein powders!
• Free from sugar, gluten, artificial sweeteners or any artificial ingredients.
Special link:
Use this discount code: Crush
For a 10 percent discount on all Just Ingredients products, you’ll need this specific link AND the discount code.
â‰ï¸What do YOU think about COTTAGE CHEESE?
It’s one of those “love it or hate it†kinds of foods.
It’s been up and down the food popularity scale … but it’s always held a top spot on many “healthy foods†lists.
It’s low in calories and fat, high in protein, packed with calcium, and full of nutrients. It’s also a solid source of vitamin B12, selenium, riboflavin, phosphorus, and folate.
✅FUN FACT: Nearly 70% of the calories in cottage cheese come from the casein protein, which includes all of the essential amino acids the body needs for muscle growth & repair.
Plus, it’s slow to digest, so it can keep you feeling full for hours after you eat.
It’s also versatile – eaten alone, with fruit and nuts as a snack, or in recipes.
😊 Many varieties also contain gut-friendly probiotics. Be sure to check the label. My ABSOLUTE favorite brands are “Nancy’s
Organic†and “Good Culture”.
👀 Other things to look for on the label: If possible, choose an organic brand from grass-fed cows, with few added ingredients.
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HealthLine
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix:
1-1/2 Tbsps ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Combine well. Store in an airtight container. Use desired amount for recipes.
4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 8 ozs cottage cheese or unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup almond butter or cashew butter
- 2/3 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or raw honey
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- apples and pears, to serve with
Topping ideas:
- toasted pumpkin seeds
- mini dark chocolate chips
- chopped pecans or walnuts
- chopped dried cranberries
Instructions:
Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with desired toppings.
Serve with crunchy fruit.
Enjoy!
â¤ï¸Rachel
Ingredients
- 8 ozs cottage cheese or unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup almond butter or cashew butter
- 2/3 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or raw honey
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- apples and pears, to serve with
Topping ideas:
- toasted pumpkin seeds
- mini dark chocolate chips
- chopped pecans or walnuts
- chopped dried cranberries
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with desired toppings.
- Serve with crunchy fruit.
- Enjoy!
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