Is it too early for pumpkin?


Hey Reader,

We don't know about you, but we're already seeing fall decorations and all things pumpkin in our local grocery store.

We love pumpkin as much as the next person, but with temperatures still soaring in the 90s, we just can't get behind a hot latte or bowl of pumpkin chili.

Luckily, we've got a few light and refreshing pumpkin recipes to hold us over until the weather cools!


3 Pumpkin Recipes To Enjoy

(Even in the Summer)

No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls

Protein powder, nut butter, pumpkin puree, and chocolate chips combine for easy, flavorful bites perfect for breakfasts, lunches, or snacks we can take on-the-go.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Get the recipeโ€‹

Protein Pumpkin Cookie Dough

Think: Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies but in edible cookie dough form. It's sweet, spiced, chocolatey, and cold! ... And totally safe to eat raw.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Get the recipeโ€‹

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

High-protein, low in sugar, and with all the flavor of pumpkin pie, this is an easy, lightened-up treat that still tastes incredibly indulgent.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Get the recipeโ€‹

We hope you enjoy! If you make any of these recipes, we'd love it if you left a review on the blog. โค๏ธ

Xo,

-The HappiHomemade Team

Looking for more? Find all our recipes on HappiHomemade.com!


HappiHomemade

The HappiHomemade team shares healthy, approachable, family-friendly recipes along with the occasional sweet treat!

Read more from HappiHomemade

Hey Reader, Do you have a sweet tooth in the mornings? We definitely do, but we know that indulging in sugar-laden options doesn't leave us feeling great the rest of the day. So, we pack our favorite flavors into high-protein breakfasts like our protein pumpkin cake. It's soft. It's fluffy. It's sweet, spiced, and loaded with chocolate... And did we mention you can eat the whole thing?? Yep! It's a single-serving recipe with over 20 grams of protein, low in sugar, and even has some nutrients...

Hey Reader, If we're being honest, we don't touch our crockpots much in the warmer months. But as soon as fall rolls around we have a tight bond. There's just something so warm and cozy about a meal simmering away all day when the weather is chilly. It's also a total lifesaver on busy school nights! We've got lots of options, but the 3 we're sharing today are recipes we've come back to again and again for years. Whether you love your crockpot as much as we do or are simply looking for an easy...

Hey Reader, With school in session, we're packing lunches at least a few times a week. And that can add up to quite a bit of time in the kitchen! So, rather than making different meals for everyone, we do our best to prep dishes that everyone will eat. And this chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is a particular fave! Enjoyed cold, it's perfect for school lunches or even taking to the office. Plus, it's high-protein, full of veggies, and full of savory, smoky flavors that make it taste indulgent...