Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

I don’t see how a pumpkin patch can be more sincere than this one.”
Linus, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

You can’t go through the fall season without being exposed to autumn’s favorite squash: the pumpkin! The fall food season seems to be all about pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin cheesecake, and pumpkin cookies. It’s 2020, if you want to enjoy all of the pumpkin flavored beverages, we are not going to make fun of you. You deserve that big cup of happy pumpkin spice!

Let’s celebrate pumpkins today. I’m here for celebrating everything right now. Pumpkins are good for you!

Health Benefits Of Pumpkin

In addition to how delicious it tastes and how versatile pumpkin is, there are also some great benefits to choosing this vegetable in the fall. Here are some top benefits:

Flavor

The great thing about pumpkin is that it can be a really neutral ingredient to add to your meals, but can be spiced up to work in sweet as well as savory dishes. Canned or cooked pumpkin goes a long way in desserts, soups, and so many different foods and drinks. You can add it to smoothies or use canned pumpkin in your cake mixes.

Pumpkin is Low In Calories

One cup of pumpkin is only 30 calories! This means you can have a good amount of this veggie and all its immense flavor with a low amount of calories.

Pumpkin has a High Nutrient Content

Pumpkin is loaded with nutrients. In addition to the lower calories and just great taste of pumpkin, enjoying it in the fall can increase the nutrients you are consuming. Some of the nutrients also vary based on whether you are eating the meat inside the pumpkin, or the actual pumpkin seeds. Here are some nutrients you will get:

Potassium – To start with, your pumpkin meat will contain potassium, which is great for helping to lower your blood pressure and boost your heart health.
Beta carotene – Beta carotene is found in fruits and vegetables that are an orange color, and that includes pumpkin.
Vitamin C – If you need more vitamin C, but aren’t a fan of citrus fruits, you can get a good amount of it in your pumpkin meat. This is not only a beneficial vitamin on its own, but it can help you to absorb iron.
Nutrients in Seeds – As for the pumpkin seeds, you will get vitamins like zinc, omega 3s, magnesium, and tryptophan.

Healthy Pumpkin Health Benefits Wellness Blogger 2021

Healthier Pumpkin Ideas

Looking for some healthier ways to enjoy your pumpkin? Here are some quick ideas:

Pumpkin soup. Try this awesome recipe:
Pumpkin Cauliflower Soup With Ginger by Salt And Lavender

Pumpkin waffles. Here’s a healthy version that both kids and adults will love:
Healthy Baked Pumpkin Waffles by Amy’s Healthy Baking

Pumpkin smoothies. Super easy and delicious for breakfast, lunch or a snack!
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie by The Worktop

Pumpkin spice latte. Keep it healthy and delicious with this recipe:
Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte by Eating Bird Food

Pumpkin is also one of my favorite sweet flavors. It’s such a fun flavor for the fall. I’m looking forward to trying the following fall pumpkin sweet treats. If you are okay with the added sugar here and there, here are some of my favorites!

Healthy Pumpkin Recipes from Mom Blogger 2021 Amber Faust

15 Pumpkin Sweet Treats

Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Pie Bites by Tastes Of Lizzy T

Pumpkin Cream Pie Trifles Recipe by Julia’s Eats and Treats

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread by I Heart Eating

Pumpkin Magic Bars by Crazy For Crust

Baked Pumpkin Donuts by Sally’s Baking Addiction

Pumpkin Muffins With Brown Sugar Streusel by Dinner At The Zoo

Pumpkin Spice Scones by I Heart Naptime

Pumpkin Cheesecake Snickerdoodles by Homemade Hooplah

Pumpkin Brownies by Simply Joy

Mini Pumpkin Swirled Cheesecakes by OMG Chocolate Desserts

Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats by Sugar Spice And Glitter

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream by Beyond Frosting

Easy Mini Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls by Two Peas And Their Pod

Pumpkin Lush by Averie Cooks

Pumpkin Cookies and Cream Fudge by Inside Brew Crew Life

Added Pumpkin Freebie – The cutest fall themed recipe cards can be found here!

I heard a rumor last week that some people don’t actually like the flavor of pumpkins. Weird right? Either way, you can still totally decorate with pumpkins. It’s such a cute symbol of fall, september, october, november, halloween, and even thanksgiving.