Pumpkin Chia Pudding

 

Okay, so this picture does not do this pudding any justice, but trust me, it is really good.  It was so good, I didn't even realize I had eaten it all in so few spoonfuls!  It is a healthy dessert that satisfied my sweet tooth.

 

Pumpkin Chia Pudding

makes 1-2 servings

 

1/2 Cup canned pureed pumpkin

1/2 Cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1Tbs maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

3 Tbs chia seeds

 

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and enjoy!

 

Cinnamon Glazed Almonds

 

For a special holiday treat this year I made cinnamon glazed almonds and walnuts.  The recipe I followed is so simple and it takes only 5 minutes to make.  They make a great gift!  Click here for the recipe.

Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cinnamon Icing

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

makes about 30 cookies

 

 

1/2 Cup no sugar added cinnamon applesauce

1 1/4 Cup sugar

1 Cup pumpkin puree

1 Tbs flaxseed meal + 3 Tbs warm water (let sit for a minute or two to thicken)

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 1/2 Cups whole wheat flour

 

In a mixer, blend applesauce, sugar, pumpkin puree, flaxseed/water mixture, and vanilla until smooth.  Add pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined.  Last, add flour and mix just until combined, don't over mix.

 

Place cookie dough in fridge until oven is preheated to 350 degrees.  Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto baking stone and flatten a little.  Bake for 15 minutes.  Let cool while making the icing.

 

 

 

Cinnamon Icing

 

2 Cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 Tbs unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1/2 tsp cinnamon

 

Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.  Store in fridge until ready to use.  Drizzle icing over cooled cookies and enjoy!