Pumpkin Muffins

Yield: 12

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

2 eggs

1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp salt

optional: 1/3 cup chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a muffin tin with liners.

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

3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, spices, and salt.

4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.

6. Evenly divide batter between 12 muffin cups. Bake for 23 to 28 minutes, or until tester comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.

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

Yellow Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

Yield: 4 servings

1/2 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 onion, chopped

1 carrot, chopped or julienned

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp ginger, grated

2 cups pumpkin or butternut squash, cubed

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 tbsp yellow curry paste

1 tsp ground turmeric

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 can coconut milk

1 cup broth or water

2 tbsp creamy peanut butter

1 tbsp tamari or coconut aminos

salt and pepper, to taste

1 red bell pepper, julienned

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup frozen peas

to garnish: cilantro, green onion, and chopped peanuts

1. Place a large pot over medium high heat. Add coconut oil, onion, carrot, garlic, and ginger and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Add cauliflower florets and cubed pumpkin. Saute for about 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften a bit.

3. Add curry paste, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook for 30 seconds.

4. Add coconut milk, broth, peanut butter, tamari, and salt and pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for 5 minutes.

5. Add bell pepper and chickpeas. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.

6. Just before serving, stir in frozen peas and simmer an additional minute.

7. Garnish with cilantro, green onion, and chopped peanuts.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/nourishing-yellow-chickpea-pumpkin-curry/

Pumpkin Brownies

Yield: 1 8x8 pan

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup almond flour

2 eggs

1/3 cup swerve

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/4 cup coconut oil (or melted butter)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp pumpkin spice

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean. The brownies will be very soft in the beginning, but they firm up once cool.

4. Store in an air tight container in the fridge.

https://sugarfreelondoner.com/pumpkin-brownies-sugar-free-low-carb/

Pumpkin Pie Bars

Yield: 8x8 pan

Crust:

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/3 cup coconut sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup almond flour

2 tbsp coconut flour

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

Filling:

1 can pumpkin puree (15 ounces)

2 eggs

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk)

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup coconut sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp allspice or cloves

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the crust first. In the bowl of a food processor, add in coconut oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Process until well combined.

3. Add almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Process until a dough forms. Allow dough to rest for 5 minutes.

4. Add dough to the prepared baking pan. Use your hands to spread the dough evenly towards the edges.

5. Bake for 9 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool for a 3-5 minutes.

6. To make the filling, in a large bowl, mix together all filling ingredients until smooth.

7. Pour over the crust, and tap gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.

8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until set and filling no longer jiggles.

9. Remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge to cool for at least 6 hours or overnight.

10. Cut into 12 bars and serve with whipped cream or powdered sugar. Store bars in fridge for up to 5 days.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/paleo-pumpkin-pie-bars-with-almond-flour-sugar-cookie-crust/

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Yield: 12

Muffins:

1 cup pumpkin puree

3 eggs

1/3 cup coconut milk

1/3 cup coconut sugar

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups almond flour

1/4 cup tapioca flour (or arrowroot)

1 tbsp coconut flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp cloves

pinch of salt

Streusel:

3/4 cup almond flour

1/3 cup coconut sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp salt

1/4 cup butter (or ghee or coconut oil), solid and chilled

1. Prepare the streusel first. Place all ingredients into a medium bowl. Use a fork to combine the butter with the other ingredients. Blend until a crumbly mixture forms, then refrigerate until ready to use.

2. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a muffin tray with parchment liners.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, coconut milk, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla, until smooth and well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, blend the three different flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, until well combined.

5. Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture. Mix until smooth and well combined.

6. Divide batter into muffin tray. Top each muffin generously with the chilled streusel.

7. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of one comes out clean.

8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/paleo-pumpkin-muffins-cinnamon-streusel/

Collards with Pumpkin and Spices

Yield: 2 servings

2 tbsp coconut oil

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1 large cinnamon stick, broken in half

1/2 cup pumpkin purée

1/4 cup coconut cream

124 cup water

1 large bunch collard greens, rolled and thinly shredded

lemon or lime wedges

1. In a medium, deep pan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes.

2. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until lightly colored.

3. Add the spices and the cinnamon stick halves and stir for 1 minute.

4. Add the pumpkin purée, coconut cream, and water and mix well. Allow the mixture to simmer briskly for 3 minutes until it starts to thicken.

5. Add the collards and cook for a further 5 minutes or until wilted and tender.

6. Transfer to a serving bowl and squeeze the lemon or lime wedges over the top.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/creamy-collards-garlic-spices/

Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bars

Yield: 8x8 pan

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup almond butter (or nut butter of choice)

1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk

2 eggs

1/2 cup coconut flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/8 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/8 tsp cloves

1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. To a large bowl, add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond butter, almond milk, and eggs. Mix until well combined.

3. Add coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Stir to combine.

4. Gently fold in chocolate chips.

5. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean in the middle. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool.

6. Cut into 12 bars.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chocolate-chip-coconut-flour-pumpkin-bars/

Pumpkin Oat Bars

Yield: 16 bars

3 cups oats

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

pinch ground cloves

1 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup coconut sugar

1 tbsp olive or coconut oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/3 cup chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Place oats into a high-speed blender. Blend for 15 to 30 seconds, or until oats resemble flour. Measure out 2 1/2 cups of the oat flour.

3. In a medium bowl, add oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.

4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, applesauce, coconut sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

5. Slowly add oat flour mixture to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

6. Gently fold in 1/3 cup of chocolate chips.

7. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.

8. Cool for 15 minutes on wire rack. Cut into 16 slices.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-oat-bars-vegan-gluten-free/

Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

Yield: 16

1/4 cup almonds

2 dates

1 cup oats

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup pumpkin puree

2 tbsp almond flour

1 tbsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp allspice

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp salt

1. In a food processor, pulse almonds until only small pieces remain. Remove and set aside in a bowl.

2. Add dates to the food processor and pulse until small pieces remain.

3. Add oats, coconut, pumpkin, almond flour, maple syrup, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and salt to the food processor. Pulse until just combined.

4. Add chopped almonds. Pulse again until mixed together.

5. Using your hands, roll into bite-sized balls. Store in refrigerator until ready to eat.

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Yield: 2 servings

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup almond milk

1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt (optional)

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground ginger
optional toppings: pecans, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, cranberries, coconut

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Pour into a glass jar/container and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
3. Top with any additional toppings, if using, before serving.


https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2016/08/pumpkin-pie-overnight-oats/

Pumpkin Loaf

Yield: 1 loaf

1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

3 eggs

1 cup sugar
2/3 cup coconut sugar

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp salt

3/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground cloves

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp coconut sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, butter, coconut oil, eggs, sugar, and coconut sugar until smooth.
3. Sprinkle baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves over batter and whisk until well combined.
4. Add flour and stir with a spoon, just until mixed.
5. Scrape into prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. In a small bowl, stir coconut sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle over top of batter.
7. Bake bread for 60 to 70 minutes until a tester poked into all parts of cake come out clean, turning the cake once during the baking time.

8. Cool completely.

9. Cake keeps at room temperature for one week.


https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/10/pumpkin-bread/