These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are super easy to make, soft & chewy, freezer-friendly, and SO DELICIOUS! Perfect for the holidays alongside my Chewy Gingersnaps Cookies and Snickerdoodle Cookies! When fall comes, I’m all about everything pumpkin: But I’m also a sucker for chocolate.So I figure, why not make pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and have the best of both worlds?! Pumpkin ... Continue Reading
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Classic Pumpkin Bread
This healthy pumpkin bread recipe is the best! Use canned pumpkin or homemade, or add chocolate chips. It's vegan-friendly, too! My kids like it even better than Starbucks! Pairs perfectly with my homemade cinnamon dolce latte! I know there are a million pumpkin bread recipes out there. Just like there are a million banana bread recipes (of which I have several variations... banana bread muffins and banana ... Continue Reading
10 Minute Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider
This homemade pumpkin spice apple cider recipe uses canned or homemade pumpkin puree, apple cider, and fall spices (like pumpkin pie spice) to make a delicious drink in just 10 minutes! Pop quiz - Name the two most popular ingredients for fall recipes. So easy, right? Pumpkin (duh) and apple. I usually go for the pumpkin flavors as soon as the cooler fall weather hits. But until then, apple is the go-to ... Continue Reading
Perfectly Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Homemade roasted pumpkin seeds are the highlight of our pumpkin carving day! Learn how to perfectly roast pumpkin seeds - every time. Works for squash seeds too, and makes a healthy and very frugal snack! Save the seeds from your pumpkin for this recipe if you're making homemade pumpkin puree. Growing up, carving pumpkins was a REALLY big deal in our house. My mom would spread newspapers over our ... Continue Reading
Homemade Pumpkin Larabar Bites
Make pumpkin Larabar bites at home in 5 minutes with a few basic ingredients. Great for school lunches, snacks and cost 50% less than the store. Ever since I started training for my first marathon, I’ve been more particular about the food I eat. Plain pancakes become protein pancakes, plain smoothies become protein smoothies and I’m making homemade Larabars when I have to replenish lost carbs ASAP. And ... Continue Reading
Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
This easy overnight pumpkin french toast casserole tastes just like pumpkin pie! This slightly sweetened dish is perfect for sleepover parties, holiday brunches, and meal prep for busy school mornings, just like my easy pumpkin donuts or pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. There are two main attractions for every sleepover: dinner and breakfast. Growing up, you were the cool kid if your parents ordered pizza ... Continue Reading
Easy Pumpkin Donuts
Amazing pumpkin donuts made with maple syrup and honey, no processed sugar. They're light and fluffy and ready in 20 minutes - the perfect weekend treat! Pair with a hot cup of coffee and pumpkin spice creamer and you're set to go! Can we talk about donuts for a second? I love donuts. I love the taste, how they melt in your mouth and I love that no matter what mood you may be in, there's always a donut to ... Continue Reading
5-Ingredient Pumpkin Fudge
This easy homemade pumpkin fudge uses 5 simple ingredients that you probably already have! The recipe is foolproof and has a delicious old fashioned flavor I love, just like peppermint fudge has! Ever want a dessert that’s quick, easy, guilt-free, and tastes 100% like fall? Me too! I love everything pumpkin, which means I’m making black bean pumpkin swirl brownies, pumpkin pie hummus, and pumpkin ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
This easy and healthy recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip muffins is inspired by Pioneer Woman and Skinnytaste, and has quickly become a family favorite in the fall, just like my pumpkin swirl black bean brownies! The muffins are made with whole wheat flour and basic pantry ingredients you likely already have. Here’s one thing I’ve learned over the years while cooking real food for my family: Anytime you ... Continue Reading
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
This easy homemade pumpkin pie spice blend makes any beverage you want - coffee, tea, milk - into a pumpkin spiced dream! In under 10 seconds! Have I ever mentioned that pumpkin is my favorite? Pumpkin donuts, pumpkin Lara bar bites, pumpkin swirl black bean brownies… I could go on and on! While pumpkin in and of itself is AMAZING, I think it’s the pumpkin pie spice that I really love. The warm rich flavors ... Continue Reading