If you haven’t noticed, I’m a little pumpkin-licious this time of year. Did you hear about the pumpkin shortage? Maybe they should check my pantry! HA. No but really, if you see a pumpkin you better grab it… there might not be any left.
Pumpkin is worth way more than the traditional pumpkin loaf or pie, although delicious–let’s spice it up a bit. Have you tried pumpkin soup, stirred in oatmeal, or simply roasted in the oven? It’s loaded with skin and eye loving beta-carotene and to me it’s the taste of fall.
So I put pumpkin to the test and turned it into a dip. Unlike other recipes out there, it’s not loaded with tons of added sugar and fat. It pairs well with ginger snaps and tart green apples. And makes an awesome vehicle for more fruits and veggies or a smear for bagels, pancakes, or oatmeal topping. This dip is lip smacking good making it a great afternoon snack or a festive parrtay favorite.
Spiced Pumpkin Dip
makes 1 cup
4 oz 1/3 reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup Cabot greek vanilla bean yogurt
1/2 cup light cool whip, thawed
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp each nutmeg, ginger, cloves (or sub in 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice for spices)
garnished with raw pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and a dust of cinnamon
It’s that time again for the Recipe Redux! This month’s theme is a little saucy. We are whipping up our healthier favorites when it comes to toppings, dips, and spreads. Check out these other awesome bloggers to see what they’ve got cookin’.
Are you a pumpkin lover too? How do you enjoy the fall veg?
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This looks amazing! Pumpkin is my favorite and I eat as much as I can while it’s in stores.
I’m so happy to have found your post through Twitter! 1 – I think pumpkin dips are pieces of heaven, and I love that you added pumpkin seeds to the top. 2 – There’s a shortage of pumpkin???? I need to stock up. Thank you for the tip. 3 – This month’s recipe redux is SO up my alley.
I’m with Deanna on leaving the cool whip out when I try, but will definitely make! Think this would be soooo good spread over a pumpkin scone 😉
Mmm…love pumpkins! Just made pumpkin pancakes for breakfast. I’m sure they would have been even better with your pumpkin dip on top 🙂 Definitely want to try this!
Oh my gosh- so excited to try this! I just had my first Pumpkin Spice latte of the season at Starbucks and am starting in on all my fav. recipes!
I hope you guys like it! It is even better after it sets up in the fridge and “marinates” in the pumpkiny goodness. Let me know your thoughts if you try it.
That looks great! I’m glad I followed Kristen’s link to this recipe!
This looks so great; love all things pumpkin and have never had pumpkin dip before. Can’t wait to try this. It’s like pumpkin pie dip…yum!
Yes! I am a HUGE pumpkin lover this time of year. I can’t get enough – coffee, oatmeal, pie, ice cream, love it all! However, I have never seen a pumpkin dip before. I have to try this! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Ooooh, I need to hoard my canned pumpkin but it’s worth cracking open the can for this – love the pairing with apples + gingersnaps – so great. I’m going to try it without the Cool Whip and see what the 4 yr old thinks 🙂 Thanks for giving this summer girl something to look forward to in the fall.
I love pumpkin, too. It’s one reason I look forward to fall. Your photos are beautiful. I’m definitely adding your recipe to my pile of recipes to try. Love the pairing with gingersnaps and apples.
Looks Delish! I was actually going to make pumpkin dip for the ReDux also, but couldn’t find any canned pumpkin! Made butternut squash dip instead!