health benefits of pumpkin |

Inspired and originally created by the wonderful: Detoxinista

I don’t know about you, but I’m crazy about anything pumpkin. Especially when they’re guilt-free. I know it isn’t pumpkin season here in America, but I decided to make these anyway and I’m so glad that I did!

These pumpkin delights are dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free and grain-free.

They’re the perfect dessert, afternoon snack or post workout pick-me-up as they are filled with healthy fats, protein and starch and loads of vitamins and minerals.

Pumpkin health benefits include:

Vitamin A which supports cell reproduction (youthful skin), healthy bones, enhanced vision, a strong immune system
Vitamin K for help with blood clots & osteoporosis
Vitamin C for tissue repair and immunity
Vitamin E for fighting disease-causing free radicals in the body
High antioxidant count
Minerals such as; potassium, iron, calcium, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc
High in fiber which helps lower cholesterol

Ingredients:

1/2 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or BPA-free, organic canned)
1/2 cup raw almond butter
1/3 cup raw honey
1 egg
1 tsp organic vanilla extract (not the kind with corn syrup please)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger spice
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Some raw pecans added in is amazing if you like nuts

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Mix all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl until smooth and delicious (I recommend taste-testing to get the flavor just the way you want it!)
Grease an 8×8 pan with coconut oil
Pour mixture in and cook for 20-30 minutes
Once cool, enjoy!