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Mini-Pumpkin Tarts
No one will ever know this simple dessert is diabetes-friendly! It is a holiday treat!
What’s in Season: Pumpkin
Every fall when the weather cools, pumpkins rise in popularity. Used both for decorative and culinary purposes, pumpkins are not only pretty, they’re also delicious and healthy!
What's in Season: Pumpkin
Pumpkins aren’t just for carving scary faces at Halloween—they can be utilized for all sorts of culinary concoctions! Considered a winter squash, pumpkins are delicious and full of good nutrition. With an earthy sweet flavor, pumpkin pairs well with baked goods, soups, sauces, pasta, and curries. Fresh pumpkins are generally available mid-September through November, but you can find canned pumpkin puree any time of the year.
Top 10 Diabetes Friendly Pumpkin Recipes
The leaves are changing, cool weather is arriving, and pumpkins are back on the menu! If fall has you craving all things pumpkin, then don’t miss our top 10 pumpkin recipes that are healthy, diabetes-friendly options.
Slow Cooker Pork and Pumpkin Stew
Slow cookers allow for a no-fuss meal that everyone will enjoy. Serve steamed nonstarchy vegetables or a salad with this stew for a complete meal.
Fall Granola with Pumpkin Seeds
This granola can make a satisfying snack on it’s own or your can use it to top yogurt or oatmeal. This recipe uses agave nectar, a popular alternative to sugar or honey. However, you should still count the carbs in agave like any other carbohydrate and keep portions small.
Make a Spiced Dutch Baby with Pumpkin Butter
Enjoy all the flavors of fall with this diabetes-friendly spiced dutch baby with pumpkin butter! This cooking class is brought to you by SweetLeaf and powered by Homemade.
Instant Pot Pumpkin-Spiced Turkey Chili
If you hate having to clean multiple pans, this Instant Pot recipe is right for you. Balancing sweet and savory, this low-fat and high-fiber chili will keep you full and warm through the fall. Bring it to your next fall party and it’s sure to be a hit!
Pumpkin Chowder With Toasted Pepitas
Author Steven Petusevsky: "This chowder is rich and full of bold tropical flavor. You can leave it chunky as I do, or purée it if you like it smooth and creamy. Sometimes I substitute 1 cup of the vegetable broth or water for a cup of light coconut milk for a bit of extra richness." This recipe from The American Diabetes Association Vegetarian Cookbook, by Steven Petusevsky. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.