When Life Gives you Pumpkins

It’s FALL Ya’ll! And it’s the most wonderful time of year!

I think it’s safe to say that fall is officially here in Colorado, USA!

Although the leaves aren’t quite turning, the weather is cooler in the morning/evening, the days are getting shorter, and football season is in full swing! What about by ya’ll? What does fall look like?

Did I also mention, we are gravitating towards more fall/colder weather based foods like chili, stew, and homemade muffins, breads, and cookies.

The crock-pot is one of our favorite go to appliances at this time of year. These are some of our staple fall meals.

Crock Pot Meals: 

• Chili (Beef, Bison, Elk, Turkey)
• Stew (Beef, Elk)
• Soup (Chicken, Vegetable, Squash, Pumpkin)
• Shredded Buffalo Chicken or Pork
• Meatballs (Beef, Bison, Elk, Turkey)

And… it wouldn’t be fall without mentioning PUMPKIN! If you aren’t a pumpkin fan, you’ll wanna say good-bye for now. And if you also love PUMPKIN, read on for more info! Pumpkins are full of nutrients like fiber, Vitamin A, C, and Magnesium. Just 1 cup of cooked pumpkin has only 12g Carbs + 3g Fiber! This is a great thing for blood sugar regulation + satiety.

My favorite ways to incorporate Pumpkin:

• Add to oatmeal
• Add to smoothies
• Add to yogurt/dairy free yogurt
• Add to soups
• Pumpkin seeds- add to salads, oatmeal, yogurt, snacking, baked goods, etc.

And… because All-Foods-Fit

• Pumpkin Pie
• Pumpkin Pudding
• Pumpkin cookies
• Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
• Add to your fur-child’s food for digestive support/reduce constipation
  • *I often will add a scoop of pumpkin into Molly + Max’s dry food or will make dog cookies for them using Pumpkin + PB

PS: Although it’s not Pumpkin, I am obsessed with these Zucchini Muffins!
To be honest, I’m not one that follows recipes to the T. So you bet I add extra zucchini and of course chocolate chips.