13 Pumpkin Recipes That Are Scary Good

by proformadmin · Published November 2, 2020 · Updated November 3, 2020

Get the most out of your Halloween pumpkins this year and put them to good use with these 13 pumpkin recipes from iFit®. Other than providing great decoration for the holiday season, pumpkins can be repurposed for feeding your loved ones––not to mention the impressive health benefits pumpkins contain.

While many people associate pumpkin with being a vegetable, in fact, pumpkin is a fruit. However, it is more similar to vegetables considering its nutritional value. Pumpkins have a high value of vitamin A, antioxidant, and immune-boosting properties which makes for a good excuse to crack open that pumpkin lantern you carved at Halloween to add to your family’s pumpkin muffins.

The Best Pumpkin Recipes That The Whole Family Will Love

We have many pumpkin recipe options for you to choose from below based upon your pumpkin preference, whether you want a pumpkin snack, meal, or smoothie. You will find each recipe has been given a healthy twist, so you can reap the most health benefit of each recipe without compromising its flavor.

Pumpkin Parfaits

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Ingredients:

2/3 (14-ounce) can pumpkin purée

1 1/4 eggs

2/3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup milk (1%)

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1 1/4 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice

1/3 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups farmstyle vanilla Greek yogurt

1/3 cup granola (gluten-free, if needed)

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Pumpkin Power Balls – Paleo Friendly

Ingredients:

1/2 cup pecans

1/2 cup pepitas

1/2 cup almond flour

1/2 cup dates

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons chia seeds

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Pumpkin Granola

Ingredients:

3 cups rolled oats

1 cup pecans

1 cup pepitas

1/2 cup cranberries

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

2 tablespoons chia seeds

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup coconut oil

1/3 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Curry-Stuffed Pumpkins

Ingredients:

2 sugar pumpkins (size of a small cantaloup)

1 cup light coconut milk

1 teaspoon red curry paste

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (vegetable bouillon for vegetarian or vegan)

1 cup cauliflower florets

1 large russet potato

1 medium white onion

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons curry powder

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 cup quinoa

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (vegetable for vegetarian or vegan)

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Protein Pumpkin Muffins

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Ingredients:

2 scoops iFit Nourish vanilla protein powder

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 canola oil

1 cup pumpkin puree

2 eggs

2/3 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt

1/2 cup chocolate chips

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 cup skim milk

1 frozen banana

2 scoops iFit vanilla Nourish protein powder

1/4 cup pumpkin purée

1 tablespoon flax meal

3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1 tablespoon molasses

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Pumpkin Apple Chowder

Ingredients:

3 cups pumpkin or butternut squash, cubed

1 cup celery, chopped

1 cup leeks, sliced

1 cup carrots, chopped

1 apple, diced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt

1 cup unsweetened apple juice

1 teaspoon ground sage

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Mini Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecakes

Ingredients:

Crust

1 1/2 cups gingersnap cookies

5 tablespoons butter, melted

1/4 cup white sugar

Filling

1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese

1/2 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt

1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée

2 eggs

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon cloves

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 teaspoons cornstarch

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Pumpkin Spiced Popcorn

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Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter

10 cups air-popped popcorn

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:

Crust

1 cup whole wheat flour

3/4 cup pecans

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup softened coconut oil (or butter)

3 tablespoons water

Filling

1 (15-ounce) pumpkin puree

1/3 cup 1% milk

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

2 eggs

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Golden Curry Pumpkin Soup

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Ingredients:

2 medium potatoes, chopped

1 parsnip, chopped

1 cup pumpkin purée

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 (15-ounce) can coconut milk

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Pumpkin Quinoa Chili

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

3 teaspoons garlic, minced

2 jalapeños, thinly sliced

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 cups pumpkin or butternut squash, cubed

1 1/4 ounce can diced tomatoes, no salt added

1 1/5 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/5 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 cups vegetable stock

1/3 cup dry quinoa

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Pumpkin Muffins – Paleo Friendly

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups paleo baking flour

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon ginger

1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup molasses

1/4 cup maple syrup

2 eggs

2 cups pumpkin purée

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

You can find cooking directions and nutritional facts here.

Conclusion

Make your pumpkins last long after the last trick-or-treater has left your house with any of these delicious pumpkin recipes. Repurpose those hollow bundles of health from fun to food!

And for more holiday-friendly recipes, check back on the ProForm Blog!

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