Despite the 90-degree temperatures in Chicago today, it’s officially Fall, according to Starbucks who released their fan-favorite pumpkin spiced latte today. While it definitely still feels like summer, and we’re nowhere near ready to break out our sweaters and boots just yet, I sometimes just can’t resist a good pumpkin-flavored snack.
I can honestly say that for the majority of the year, pumpkin flavors do not excite me and are definitely not something I’m on the search for. However, as soon as I start to feel a change in the air, something within me changes and I find myself constantly wanting all things pumpkin.
For the sake of my financial and physical health, this year I’m making a conscious effort to cut back on buying $6 Pumpkin Spice Lattes (aka PSLs) or ordering the pumpkin muffins every time they’re on a menu. Instead, I’ve been testing healthier takes on the fall favorites at home (who said quarantine baking had to end?). I wanted to share a few of my favorite recipes so far.
This healthy PSL recipe is delicious (and semi-nutritious)! Take a look at the link if you want more information on the nutritional breakdown of this recipe. Here’s a quick overview to show you just how easy it is to make this seasonal staple at home:
Two other recipes I’m loving this month are the delicious spicy chipotle pumpkin hummus and the healthy pumpkin muffins we recently featured on Vitality Kitchen. Both are perfect for Sunday afternoons spent relaxing, baking or watching the game!
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I hope you find these recipes as satisfying as I do! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and keep an eye out for other delicious recipes on Vitality Kitchen each week!
