5 Ways to Slim Down this Fall with Pumpkin (Pie) Spice
Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Roundup of Skinny Pumpkin Spice Recipes
Are you a fellow pumpkin spice lover?
I’ve got good news!
Did you know that pumpkin spice addiction could be good for you?
The blend of spices that make up “pumpkin (pie) spice” – cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves or allspice – have properties to help you lose weight, regulate blood sugar, increase metabolism and burn fat!
How great is that?
There are so many delicious ways to enjoy the slimming benefits of pumpkin spice morning, noon and night. I’ve compiled an amazing collection of skinny pumpkin spice recipes for you to savor. Enjoy!
Favorite Ways Slim Down With Pumpkin Spice
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Here are 5 slimming ideas for using pumpkin spice:
#1 Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte – Add ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon pumpkin spice and a splash of milk to your morning coffee.
#2 Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potatoes – Sprinkle baked, roasted or mashed sweet potatoes with pumpkin pie spice blend to taste. A splash of orange juice into the mashed potatoes makes a nice addition too.
#3 Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal – Add ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to your morning bowl of oatmeal.
Here’s a great video showing an easy recipe for High Protein Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats with 5 Weight Watchers SmartPoints:
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#4 Pumpkin Spice Roasted Vegetables – Chop your favorite fall vegetables – squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, cauliflower, broccoli, onions, etc. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pumpkin pie spice. Place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a hot 400 degree oven until tender, 30 t0 45 minutes.
#5 Pumpkin Spice Baked Apples – Sprinkle peeled and sliced apples with pumpkin pie spice. Microwave on high until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
Pumpkin Pie Spice
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice?
I usually have a jar of pumpkin pie spice in my cupboard. If you don’t it is easy enough to make it yourself. Just blend the following together in small bowl and then store in an airtight container:
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
Round Up of Skinny Pumpkin Spice Recipes
Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Recipes
2-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Muffins
Low Fat Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake
Healthy Spiced Pumpkin Yogurt & Granola Parfait
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Muffins
Pumpkin Spice English Muffin “Cheese Danish”
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Latte Muffin Recipes
Pumpkin Spice Drinks
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte
Favorite Skinny Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Skinny Pumpkin Spice Protein Frappuccino
Search For More Easy + Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
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Easy Chai CrockPot Pumpkin Soup
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*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan’s ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she’s not experimenting in the kitchen, you’re likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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Published 11/2016; Updated with new content and photos 10/2023
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