I am sure many of you have caught a glimpse of a pumpkin already, as this Fall season slowly creeps up on us! Each year we all purchase pumpkins during the fall season for one reason or another. With well over two dozen ways to use a pumpkin, I want to share just SOME of the various ways with you.
#1. To decorate! At the start of Fall you may see pumpkins painted to help spice up an otherwise boring front porch, but especially around Halloween, you will see pumpkins carved with all kinds of spooky faces and eerie designs.
#2. Pumpkin bread. Mmmmmmm.. who doesn't love the smell of pumpkin bread baking to really give that full feeling of Fall in the air?
#3. Pumpkin pie. Some people may find pumpkin pie more of a holiday treat while others may enjoy it all year round.
#4. Pumpkin seeds. Save those seeds! There are several ways to use up those seeds that are scattered on the inside of the pumpkins. You can roast them, bake them and even plant them!
#5. Pumpkin muffins. Don't have time to slice that pumpkin bread up? Grab a muffin instead! Maybe even add a few chocolate chips to the mix to satisfy that sweet tooth.
#6. Pumpkin pancakes. Breakfast anyone? Let's make breakfast a little more fun for the family. Top off your pancakes with a serving of fruit and a dash of cinnamon for delicious flavor.
#7. Pumpkin spice latte. With that chilly Fall air, nothing will warm you up like a delicious pumpkin spice latte! This is my personal favorite to help get in the seasonal mood.
Still not in the Fall mood? Go grab yourself a slice of pumpkin bread and a latte and I guarantee you will change your mind. Happy Fall y'all!
-Christy Redmond, Nutritionist Senior
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