I didn't always like pumpkin pie but over the years, my taste buds have changed + now, I love it + look forward to it every October, November + let's be honest...December too!
Date Lady shared her recipe for the perfect improvement on the traditional pumpkin pie.
First off, she uses what else but....DATES! Instead of sugar, the dates give it sweet depth + is much healthier for you! Not such a horrible compromise is it? Then, she added a tad extra spice + a touch of bourbon for a little bit of flair!
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As Thanksgiving approaches, I have rounded up some of my favorite pumpkin recipes to inspire you! From breakfast, to side dishes, to desserts I've got you covered. So grab your ingredients below + let's get cooking!
PUMPKIN Pie
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (Wholly Wholesome brand)
- Stir together chia seeds, almond milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, almond butter, pumpkin pie spice + vanilla (if using) in a bowl.
- Let mixture soak for 5 minutes. Give it another stir to break up any clumps + divide mixture evenly between 3 containers.
- Cover + refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. You’ll want to wait until you’re ready to serve the chia pudding before adding your toppings.
- When you're ready to enjoy, top chia pudding with coconut whipped cream + a sprinkle of cinnamon. You can also add granola, chopped pecans and /or an extra drizzle of almond butter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Pumpkin SPICE BREAD
Ingredients
- â…“ cup extra virgin olive oil (I love the Primal Kitchen brand) Enter my 10% OFF coupon code at checkout: DEROSA10
- ¼ cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds by go Raw brand)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit + line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Carefully halve the pumpkin + scoop out the seeds (you can roast the seeds if you’d like, but you won’t need them for this recipe).
- Slice each pumpkin halve in half to make quarters. Brush or rub 1 tablespoon olive oil over the flesh of the pumpkin + place the quarters, cut sides down, onto baking sheet. Roast for 35 minutes or longer, until the orange flesh is easily pierced through with a fork. Set it aside to cool for a few minutes.
- Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add onion, garlic + salt to the skillet. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 8 - 10 minutes. In the meantime, peel the pumpkin skin off the pumpkins + discard the skin.
- Add the pumpkin flesh, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cayenne pepper (if using) + a few twists of freshly ground black pepper. Use your stirring spoon to break up the pumpkin a bit. Pour in the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat + simmer for about 15 minutes, to give the flavors time to meld.
- While the soup is cooking, toast the pepitas in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, golden + making little popping noises. You want them to be nice + toasty, but not burnt. Transfer pepitas to a bowl to cool.
- Taste + adjust if necessary (I thought the soup was just right as is, but you might want to add more coconut milk for extra creaminess/milder flavor, or maple syrup to make it a little sweeter).
- Ladle the soup into individual bowls. Sprinkle pepitas over the soup + serve.
- Let leftover soup cool completely before transferring it to a proper storage container + refrigerating it for up to 4 days (leftovers taste even better the next day!). Or, freeze this soup for up to 3 months!
- In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, almond milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla + 1 tablespoon maple syrup until well combined.
- Stir in oats, chia seeds + pumpkin pie spice. Taste + add more maple syrup if you want it sweeter. Pour into a glass jar or container + place in fridge for 4 hours or overnight. Makes 1 serving of pumpkin overnight oats.