You're in a groove but then a new season hits (oh, let's say...fall). You're at the pumpkin patch or your local coffee shop and there it all is – those irresistible autumnal treats. All spicy and caramel-colored and brown sugar dusted.
It's Pumpkin Spiced Season and you want a piece.
What we're not going to do: Tell you to just skip it. The pull of the pumpkin is strong! And who says you can't have an indulgence? It's all about the 2-week test.
What we are going to do: Give you three healthy #MBTapproved recipes for pumpkin treats that are just as delicious as the originals but will help keep you on track.
That pumpkin spice life? It's all yours
Enjoy!
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Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal from House of Yumm
An incredibly cozy way to start the day plus super easy to make, you can enjoy these pumpkin-y oats any day of the week.
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins from Cooking Light
Clocking in at just under 100 calories each, these genius muffins come together in a snap – all you need is a blender.
3-Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies from Yummy Healthy Easy
Just. Three. Ingredients. Bring these to a gathering and you'll surely wow friends, family and/or your coworkers with your baking prowess.
Bonus:
For those of you who will be carving jack o' lanterns today or tomorrow, check out Wholefully's Roast Pumpkin Seeds, 6 Ways. Our best tip: Don't clean the seeds perfectly. If you leave a little of the pumpkin pulp on them, you'll enjoy roasted pumpkin bits along with your seeds – and there's nothing wrong with that.