Pumpkin Spice Makes Everything Nice: Thanksgiving Holiday Clean Eating Survival Recipes

It's really feeling like fall out there. Or is it already winter? Or is tomorrow summer again? Here in Oklahoma it is always so hard to tell from one day to the next which season it is. But I do know that we just had Halloween and that Thanksgiving is approaching quickly. And regardless of how it feels outside, it is still Pumpkin Season. So if you haven't already moved on to Christmas, and are still soaking in this season for everything that it is worth like me, I want to share with you my favorite healthy clean eating pumpkin recipes from this basic season. Some of which will be making debuts at my family Thanksgiving this year to personally help me keep on track, but let me enjoy my Pumpkin Spice goodies at the same time.

1. Pumpkin Spice Latte
This seems to be #1 on everyone's list when it comes to getting excited about fall. I've created a recipe that is not only delicious, but is just as nutritious and can work as a snack or a meal replacement for a quick and easy breakfast.

• 8oz Coffee
• 1 scoop 1st Phorm Level-1 Meal Replacement Protein, Vanilla Ice Cream Flavor or Caramel Latte flavor for a more caramel tasting latte. I love it both ways. (Link to order Level-1 posted below)
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1/4 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (More is not better in this recipe. Trust me on this.)
• Blend all ingredients and enjoy!

2. Protein Pumpkin Bread
This will be making an appearance at Thanksgiving this year. I took my great-grandmother's recipe, that I absolutely love, and turned it into a super yummy but healthier version.

• 2/3c Coconut Oil
• 4 eggs
• 1 can (16 oz) Pumpkin Puree
• 2/3 c Water
• 2 c Honey
• 2 c Oat Flour
• 1 1/2 c Level-1 Protein, Vanilla Ice Cream flavor
• 2tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2tsp Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 3 tsp Cinnamon
• 3 tsp Cloves
• 1 tsp Nutmeg
• (Can add more of the spices if you like it a little spicier like me)
• 2/3 c Chopped Nuts
• 2/3 c Raisins

Directions: Preheat oven to 350'. Using coconut oil, grease bottoms only of two 9x5x3 pans. Mix wet ingredients in large bowl. Blend in dry ingredients. Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour batter into pans. Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. About 1 hour and 10 minures. Cool slightly. Loosen sides of loaves from pans, remove from pans. Cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!

3. Pumpkin Pie Protein Muffins
These make a great snack or breakfast to grab on the go!

• 5 c Oatmeal
• 1/2 c Raisins
• 3 tsp Cinnamon
• 3 tsp Cloves
• 1/4 c Flaxseed
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 c Crushed Walnuts
• 2 scoops Level-1 Protein, Cinnamon Cookie Batter flavor
• 3 c Pumpkin Puree
• 3 c Almond Milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 Eggs
• 1 T Coconut Oil
• 1/4 c Honey

Directions: Preheat oven to 350'. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Combine all wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Mix both bowls together. Fold batter into cup lined muffin tins. Bake 35-40 minutes until muffins start to brown. Let cool and enjoy!

4. No-Bake Pumpkin Oat Energy Balls
Another great recipe for grab and go.

• 2 c Oats
• 1/2 c Natural Peanut Butter
• 1 scoop Level-1 Vanilla Ice Cream flavor
• 1/2 c Pumpkin Puree
• 1/4 c Chia Seeds
• 1/4 c Honey
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1/2 c mini Dark Chocolate Chips

Directions: Mix all ingredients, spoon out and roll into balls, refrigerate.

5. Pumpkin Energy Bars

• 1/2 c Pumpkin Puree
• 1/4 c Walnuts
• 1/3 c Raisins
• 1/4 c Pumpkin Seeds
• 1/4 c Level-1 Cinnamon Cookie Batter
• 2 T Arrowroot Starch
• 1/2 c Almond Flour

Directions: Preheat oven to 275'. In a large bowl mix pumpkin puree and arrowroot starch well. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Grease small bread pan with coconut oil. Pour in mixture and press down to level out and shape. Bake 30-40 minutes until edges are brown. Cut into bars. Makes 5 bars.

6. Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie Bowls

• 2 Frozen Bananas
• 1 c Pumpkin Puree
• 3/4 c Almond Milk
• 2 T Almond Butter
• 2 T Honey
• 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

Directions: Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into bowl. Add desired toppings. Berries, sliced banana, pecans, granola, honey, etc.

7. Pumpkin Spice Protein Pancakes

• 1 scoop Level-1 Protein, Vanilla Ice Cream
• 1/2 c Pumpkin
• 1/2 c Oats
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 c Water

Directions: Mix all ingredients. Pour 1/4 c batter per pancake onto nonstick skillet on medium heat. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Drizzle with honey and enjoy!

I would love your feedback on these recipes! Please leave comments below or feel to message me at JilliBeeFit@gmail.com

Link to order Level-1 Meal Replacement Protein and receive free shipping:
https://1stphorm.com/a/products/protein-powder/meal-replacement-proteins/level-1?a_aid=jillibeefit

Thank you! XX