Pumpkin season and turkey stuffing conveniently fall in the same month... which means there is a delicious and healthy alternative to all of those tempting holiday meals! Skip the plastic pumpkins full of sugar and eat some goodies full of the real stuff... this season only comes once a year!
Benefits of Pumpkin
Vitamin A: keeps your eyes sharp
Fiber: aids in weight loss by keeping you full
Phystosterols: decrease bad cholesterol
Tryptophan: in the seed, which brightens your mood
Potassium: electrolytes useful for post workout
Healthy Pumpkin Recipe
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins
1 cup creamy almond butter
4 eggs
1/4 cup pureed pumpkin (best health benefits if fresh, not canned)
1/4 cup raw honey or agave nectar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Mix and put in greased muffin tins. Bake at 325* for 12-15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. You can drizzle raw syrup, honey or agave over the top and heat them up before eating. (You can even add dark chocolate nibs for some extra flavor!)
Benefits of Pumpkin
Vitamin A: keeps your eyes sharp
Fiber: aids in weight loss by keeping you full
Phystosterols: decrease bad cholesterol
Tryptophan: in the seed, which brightens your mood
Potassium: electrolytes useful for post workout
Healthy Pumpkin Recipe
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins
1 cup creamy almond butter
4 eggs
1/4 cup pureed pumpkin (best health benefits if fresh, not canned)
1/4 cup raw honey or agave nectar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Mix and put in greased muffin tins. Bake at 325* for 12-15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. You can drizzle raw syrup, honey or agave over the top and heat them up before eating. (You can even add dark chocolate nibs for some extra flavor!)
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