High Protein Pumpkin Spice Dip in Just 5 Minutes!

Craving something sweet? Why sacrifice nutrition for flavor? This Pumpkin Spice 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.

Why You’ll Love this Pumpkin Dip Recipe

Serve this simple and deliciously creamy High Protein Pumpkin Spice Dip at your next party!

• Easy and Delicious: 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.

• Healthy: 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.

• High in Protein: Since this recipe for pumpkin dip uses three sources of protein, cottage cheese or yogurt, nut butter, and protein powder, you can bet it is a protein packed snack perfect for after school, after work, or even after workouts.

I love pumpkin spice recipes so much that I have a ton of them on my site! If you love the too, you will definitely want to try Pumpkin Spice Baked Oats, Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer, and Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Bark , all which use my homemade pumpkin puree.

Benefits of Eating Pumpkin

🎃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.

REFERENCES: WebMD

What is the difference between pumpkin pie filling and pumpkin puree?

🧡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 pie filling usually has many ingredients, one of which is lots of SUGAR.

Pumpkin Puree (that can also be made at home very easily) should list ONLY Pumpkin on the ingredients label. If you want to make your own, you can try out my homemade pumpkin puree, which has just one ingredient…pumpkin.

🎃Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Homemade Pumpkin Puree – One Ingredient

Best Protein Powder for easy Pumpkin Dip

-> I used “Just Ingredients” protein powder in vanilla flavor for this dip.

The “Just Ingredients” Protein Powder & Collagen are our FAVORITE option because 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 is easier on the stomach than other protein powders!

It is also free from sugar, gluten, artificial sweeteners or any artificial ingredients.
If you think this is a protein powder you may like, then you can use this link, plus the discount code below to get 10% off.
Use this discount code: Crush

Health Benefits of Eating Cottage Cheese

⁉️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.

REFERENCES:
HealthLine
HealthLine 

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

How to make Pumpkin Spice Dip:

Step 1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender.

Step 2. Blend until smooth then transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with desired toppings.

Step 3. Serve with crunchy fruit and your choice of fun toppings.

Enjoy!
❤️Rachel

Looking for more ways to incorporate healthy amounts of pumpkin into your meals? Then you are going to love these tasty recipes: Pumpkin French Toast, Protein Pumpkin Lentil Bread, and Pumpkin + Pomegranate Holiday Salad

Serving Suggestions for this High Protein Pumpkin Dip

Enjoy this creamy dip with crunchy fruit like apples and grapes, toasted pumpkin seeds, or even dark chocolate. Your taste buds and your body will thank you! This dip would also be delicious on my Nut & Seed Healthy Fat Bread, Maple Sweet Potato Brownies, or Creamy Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

What to do with leftover pumpkin dip?

This dip is best when eaten right away, but it will keep in the refrigerator for a few days. You may need to remix the ingredients when you take it out of the refrigerator.