Why carve pumpkins, when you can eat it?

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 Pumpkin Season is Finally Here!

Did you know October is National Pumpkin Month? I don't know about you, but fall is my favorite time of the year! Bring on all things pumpkin! Whether that's a pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin flavored treats, pumpkin pie, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin scented candles, or pumpkin carving.  


EAT THE WHOLE PUMPKIN!

Did you know you can eat the WHOLE pumpkin and utilize ALL parts?

  • Peel the skin off to make dehydrated pumpkin chips!

  • Puree the flesh to make soup or pumpkin bread!

  • Roast the seeds! Season and top on salads or to snack on! 


WHAT DOES PUMPKIN PROVIDE NUTRITIONALLY?

  • The peel contains Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and beta-carotene

  • The elements Zn, P, Mg, K, and Se are found in the seeds

  • The flesh contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and fiber 

If you love pumpkin and looking for a nutritious and delicious fall treat for on-the-go or as a snack, then this recipe is for you! For this recipe, we will be using pumpkin puree, but feel free to use a whole pumpkin to utilize all parts! 



Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (serves 12)

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 C pumpkin puree

  • ½ C pure maple syrup 

  • ¼ C coconut oil or butter (melted and cooled) 

  • 2 eggs 

  • ¼ C unsweetened almond milk 

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ C whole wheat flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda 

  • 1 tsp cinnamon 

  • ½ tsp nutmeg 

  • ½ tsp ground ginger 

  • ¼ tsp ground cloves 

  • ¼ tsp salt 

  • ½ C chocolate chips


Instructions: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners and spray the insides.

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, maple syrup, coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract.

  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. 

  4. Evenly divide the batter between 12 muffin cups. Bake for 23-28 minutes or until the teaser comes out clean. Enjoy! 



C.G


https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins/


https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/pumpkin-loaded-with-scary-good-nutrients

Comments

  1. Kayla BrubakerOctober 29, 2023 at 5:40 PM

    This post is AMAZING. Fall is my favorite season of the year as well! I did not know that you could eat the peel of the pumpkin. Dehydrated chips sound delicious though. I will have to try them! I also love making pumpkin seeds. They are my favorite fall snack! And like you mentioned, they have so many nutritional benefits. Thanks for sharing these recipes!

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  2. Kelsey FrittsNovember 14, 2023 at 4:20 PM

    I love this post! I had no idea about dehydrating the pumpkin peel to make chips!! I also didn't realize how many nutrients are in the pumpkin seeds. I will definitely be making them soon!

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