Yes, the argument perhaps is that pumpkins are not growing right now, and ideally we should use ingredients that grow locally and are fresh, but sometimes we just may happen to have a left over can (or 10... I stockpile)
of organic pumpkin puree that needs to be used.
I think I may have to stock pile cans
of organic pumpkin puree just so I -LSB-...]
I had a lot of fresh ginger, green - tipped bananas, and a can
of organic pumpkin puree in my pantry and I wanted a Paleo recipe that used these ingredients.
It's OK if I love pumpkin and want to keep posting pumpkin recipes, it's OK if I eat pumpkin puree by the spoonful, it's OK if I've ordered can, upon can,
of organic pumpkin puree from SPUD as of late.
I had a few cans
of organic pumpkin puree, all my baking staples, and a big bag of frozen over-ripe bananas (any banana that is «almost too brown» gets peeled and chucked in the freezer bag).
In fact I just went to Trader Joe's and stocked up on 6 cans
of organic pumpkin puree to make sure I am prepared for all the pumpkin baking that is about to happen!
I make a similar meatless chili in a crockpot (I make a LOT at once and freeze for a quick lunch or dinner for 1 or 2)- and I think you'll like this idea: along with carrots, celery, onions and garlic, I usually use 3 - 4 cans of (low sodium, rinsed) beans (2 kidney, 1 each of another; I like black and small white or pink beans), 3 - 4 red / yellow / orange sweet peppers (I but at the farmer's market when fresh and cut up and freeze the extras for making chili in the fall / winter); 1 or 2 zucchini and / or yellow squash, and (drum roll) 1 can
of organic PUMPKIN PUREE!
It's OK if I love pumpkin and want to keep posting pumpkin recipes, it's OK if I eat pumpkin puree by the spoonful, it's OK if I've ordered can, upon can,
of organic pumpkin puree from SPUD as of late.
Not exact matches
2 cups blanched almond flour — I use Honeyville brand, it works the best 2 cups rolled oats (not instant)-- certified gluten - free if you are intolerant 1 cup fresh
pumpkin puree (canned will also work) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup grapeseed oil (olive oil, melted coconut oil or ghee would also work) 1/2 cup
organic local honey (maple syrup would be great here, too) 1 large farm fresh brown egg (or egg replacement
of your choice) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup raisins (dried cranberries or mini chocolate chips would also be delicious) 1 1/2 tablespoons flaxseed (optional)
-- In the photos, I used
organic pumpkin puree and added a dash
of cinnamon to the batter — delicious.
I used a base
of coconut butter, coconut oil, and
organic pumpkin puree, and spiced it up -LSB-...]
Homemade
pumpkin puree is surprisingly easy to make, but in a pinch, a store - bought can
of 100 %
organic pumpkin puree will serve you too.
The beauty
of these egg rolls is that they are healthier than your average
pumpkin pie and they are lactose - free because
of the Green Valley
Organics Lactose - Free Cream Cheese (now available at Whole Foods Markets) that I mixed with the
pumpkin puree.
If you don't have time to make
pumpkin recipes, just make sure the
pumpkin products you are buying at the store are free
of preservatives, artificial flavors and chemicals (try
organic pumpkin puree,
pumpkin ice cream, maple
pumpkin KIND bars,
organic roasted
pumpkin seeds,
pumpkin granola, etc.).
1/2 cup
organic pumpkin puree 1/2 cup cauliflower 1/2 cup frozen mango 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract add spices accordingly: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pinch
of salt optional: 1 tbsp protein powder (I used VEGA original)
1/2 cup
organic pumpkin puree 1/2 cup cauliflower 1/2 cup frozen mango 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract add spices accordingly: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pinch
of salt optional: 1 tbsp protein powder (I used VEGA original) blend together until smooth!
The
pumpkin puree worked and is delicious, but I had to change the following: I used a can
of organic pure
pumpkin which is 425grams.
While the kids and hubby aren't looking add one single size serving
of Square One frozen
organic pumpkin puree to the pot with the noodles.
2 cups
organic pumpkin puree 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice pinch
of pink himalayan salt 1 tablespoon rhodiola
INGREDIENTS 8 oz unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup
organic pumpkin puree 1 small frozen banana (or 1/2 large) 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger pinch
of nutmeg
So roast up some
pumpkin and toss it with your quinoa and kale or bake yourself up some
of these granola bars using
organic canned
pumpkin puree.
2 c
pumpkin puree 3 free - range eggs 1 13oz can
of organic full - fat coconut milk 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon