‘Tis the season for toasted pumpkin seeds! Whether you’re carving jack-o-lanterns, prepping pie pumpkins, or just going after the goods, pumpkin seeds are hardly in short supply. In our case, we’re going through pie pumpkins left and right and carving out holiday decorations. While pumpkin spice may be the go-to for many people, pumpkin seeds
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Continuing on the trend of pumpkin treats, here are some super easy pumpkin cupcakes that are the perfect snack or on the go breakfast. Ingredients3/4 cup Flour3/4 cup Pumpkin puree (NOT pie filling)1/3 cup Brown sugar1/4 cup Heavy cream (or almond milk)1 Egg1/2 tsp Vanilla1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice1/4 tsp Baking powder1/4 tsp Baking sodaPinch
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Unlike most things pumpkin spice you’ll find this time of year, this oatmeal is actually made with pumpkin and spices. It’s a healthy and wholesome breakfast that’s packed with fiber, vitamins, and flavor to keep you full all morning long! Did you know that oatmeal can help regulate your cholesterol when eaten regularly? It can
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I’ve been going through the Harry Potter book series lately, and, on several occasions, pasties are mentioned. I had no idea what a pasty was, so I looked it up one day, after hearing about pumpkin pasties for the second or third time. They’re hand pies, which I had heard of before, but which I had
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This is a recipe I’ve actually been sitting on for some time now. I first made it probably three years ago, then I put my recipe away, thought about it a few times over the years, and didn’t actually bother making it again until now. Oh. My. God. Why did I wait?? Not only are
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One of my friend-Skylers (the local one) mentioned the idea of banana pumpkin bread to me, and I had to say, I was intrigued. I enjoyed banana bread and I happened to have a surplus of pumpkin puree in the cupboard due to a sale at the local grocery store. 3 for 1. Great deal,
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The grocery store had a sale on pumpkin puree, so I took home three cans of the stuff and went to town. The banana pumpkin bread and pumpkin spice cookies I made recently were part of that attempt to use up the three cans of puree. There was also a failed attempt at making protein bites. Stay
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It’s that spooky time of year again where, for one night, you get to be whatever you want to be, and what better way to play pretend than with a group of friends at a Halloween party? I’ve got a party tonight, and, as a guest, I decided to bring a dish to pass. When
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This weekend, I decided to do some baking for a party. Since my specialty is desserts, I decided to take the sweet and easy route and make some pumpkin brownies. The original blog from which I got this recipe mentioned that the brownies would not taste like traditional brownies, because they are made with pumpkin
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