Pumpkin Power: All about Pumpkin Nutrition and Healthy Recipes

PSL is back and is rearing his big head in our lives. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about the orange squash and all-things-fall, but maybe we are all a little bit obsessed? Pumpkin munchkins, anyone?

Pumpkin is a naturally nutrient dense food, that is until we douse it with sugar and oil…#judgmentfreezone The seasonal fall favorite is one of the best known sources of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant (also responsible for the orange color) which is converted into vitamin A in the body. One cup of cooked pumpkin will deliver 100% of the recommend daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin A which assists in good vision, fertility, and hormone production.

Pumpkin is also great to eat for lowering blood pressure and protecting overall health because it contains fiber, vitamin C, and potassium which all support heart health and boost immunity.

Don’t forget the seeds! They are packed with protein, iron, zinc, and magnesium! So take advantage of pumpkin’s power this season. Go get your pumpkin on and check out these yummy & healthy recipes below!!

BREAKFAST

Healthy Pumpkin Spice Scones by ImmaEatThat

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes by MealMakeoverMoms

Flowerless Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins by EatingBirdFood

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal by fANNEtasticFood

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins by Love & Zest

Pumpkin Pancakes by Love & Zest

SNACKS

Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars by The Lean Green Bean

Pumpkin Yogurt Dip by Kara Lydon

Pumpkin Pie Roasted Almonds by Knead to CookSalty Sweet Roasted Pumpkin Seeds by Cook the Story

Cumin & Lime Roasted Pumpkin Seeds by BakeaholicMama

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies by Love & Zest

LUNCH

Healthy Thai Pumpkin Curry + Quinoa by Healthy Aperture

Spicy Speckled Pumpkin Curry by The Little Kitchen

Harvest Salad with Creamy Pumpkin Balsamic Vinaigrette by Love & Zest

DINNER

Homemade Pumpkin Puree Brown Rice Risotto by Healthy Seasonal Recipes

Pumpkin and Kale Lasagna Roll-Ups by MJ & Hungryman

Healthy Baked Mac & Cheese with Pumpkin by The Lemon Bowl

Pumpkin Bacon Mac and Cheese by Love & Zest

DESSERT

Pumpkin Cranberry Dessert Hummus by Run To The Finish

No Bake Pumpkin Yogurt Pie by Fit2Flex

DRINKS

Protein Packed Pumpkin Spice Frap by Run Eat Repeat

Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino by Love & Zest

DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte by Love & Zest

Soooo, are you a fan of pumpkin? What’s your favorite way to eat it?

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