Not everything pumpkin spice has to be a diet-breaker!
DESSERTS
13. Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
Although this cheesecake is not a low-calorie treat, it is a healthy alternative to most pumpkin cheesecake recipes. The crust is made with nutrient-packed superfoods such as almonds, oats, and coconut oil. The filling contains low-fat cheese and protein-rich Greek Yogurt.
14. Pumpkin Spice Bread
This tasty bread is not only flavored with pumpkin spice, it will also leave your entire house smelling like fall. The best part is that it’s vegan and contains nutrient-rich superfoods such as flaxseed, coconut oil, and walnuts.
15. Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Other than the decadent chocolate chunks, this recipe is surprisingly healthy. Although still a dessert, meant as a treat rather than a daily snack, these cookies are low in sugar but high in taste. They’re made with real pumpkin, ground oats, and pumpkin spice. If you’re on a gluten-free diet, just make sure to use oats that are certified gluten-free.
16. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake
You can also have pumpkin spice in cake form! Moist and delicious, this cake is a great way to enjoy the tastes of fall.
17. Clean Eating Pumpkin Strusel Bars
This low-calorie treat is made with all clean ingredients. Each bar contains 150 calories and an impressive 18 grams of protein.
18. Protein Packed Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream
With 100 calories per serving, this pumpkin ice cream is a healthy, light dessert. It has 13 grams of protein derived from cottage cheese and Greek Yogurt, and contains only 5 grams of sugar.
19. Slow Cooer Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding
This holiday treat is a healthy version of an epicurious pumpkin bread pudding recipe. Bread pudding is a great dessert made with cubes of stale or fresh bread. The sweetness and scrumptious pumpkin flavor is added using pumpkin puree, honey, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
20. 4-Ingredient Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins
If you’re gluten-free and looking for a new way to get your pumpkin spice fix, try these super easy, 4-ingredient muffins!
21. Pumpkin Spice Truffles
These pumpkin spice truffles are made with real pumpkin puree and coconut butter, which is pureed coconut meat. Pumpkin and coconut are both considered superfoods because they’re high in essential vitamins and minerals. Coconut also provides healthy fats necessary for proper function. You can try the recipe as listed, or lower the sugar by substituting part of the honey with liquid stevia.
