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so i went a little overboard on pinterest list night and found so many great recipes involving pumpkin. and no this isn’t some basic b*tch pumpkin spice latte crap from starbucks. this includes using real pumpkins and getting real nutrients. ok maybe there is a pumpkin spice latte recipe in here but MAKE IT AT HOME, don’t buy that sugary nonsense from the bucks.

 

first things first, if you are going to master the pumpkin, know what kind to get and how to puree. and save those seeds for baking!!! or give them to me, don’t waste those little golden nuggets.

 

also, know how to make your own pumpkin spice people. this isn’t elementary school.

 

 

creamy white bean and turkey pumpkin chili

what is more perfect than chili and football in autumn? how about adding turkey and pumpkin in the mix? it’s like a thanksgiving halloween explosion in your mouth.

Creamy White Bean and Turkey Pumpkin Chili

pumpkin pie bars

so here’s a little spin on pumpkin pie, but just as delicious and easier to eat, plus no mess dealing with pie crust! these babies are grain free, gluten free, dairy free, egg free and refined sugar-free.

crustless pumpkin pie

another amazing desert without worrying about that pie crust! you could actually eat the entire 8 servings of pie and still consume less fat and fewer calories than if you ate just one slice of many traditional pies! and it’s vegan!

Perfect for those who want to avoid holiday weight gain without giving up dessert... this rich pumpkin pie is so low in calories that you could actually eat the ENTIRE pie (8 servings) for under 450 calories! https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/11/08/crustless-pumpkin-pie/ @choccoveredkt
Paleo Pumpkin Fudge

pumpkin fudge

the holy grail of fudge right here. did you ever think it was possible? no bake, no mess, no sugar. you’re killing me smalls. get in my belly!

pumpkin soup

now this recipe claims you can make this in 20 minutes using canned pumpkin puree, and that’s fine and all if you want to create some waste and possibly ingest the aluminum leached from the can. or i dare you to try and puree your own pumpkin! either way, yum!

Paleo-Pumpkin-Bread-www.asaucykitchen.com

pumpkin bread

 

if you don’t like pumpkin bread then i don’t like you. kidding but seriously, it’s the bees knees. i like to use almond flour instead because i can make it at home from the almonds i ground up to make my almond milk and it’s zero-waste. i have yet to find coconut flour that isn’t in plastic!

 

pumpkin overnight oats

 

yes, you can have pumpkin for breakfast! make it the night before and wahlah! your breakfast is ready for you when you wake up. perfect for those mornings when you are running out the door

 

Pumpkin pie overnight oats in two glass jars, topped with pumpkin seeds and dried berries. Spoon is in the background.

pumpkin coconut curry

 

you cannot look at this recipe without salivating. i am salivating now just thinking of it. check out this food porn. bonus: vegan and oil-free!

 

 

pumpkin spice latte

 

 

alright, ya’ll. as promised, here is your homemade pumpkin spice latte. avoid the sugar if you can!

Shot of one mug at an angle showing the frothy top of the homemade pumpkin spice latte