Monday, October 3, 2016

Ingredient Spotlight: Pumpkin

October has arrived. This means fall is in full swing. If you’re looking for and craving all things pumpkin spice, this fiber-ful dip should hit the spot! It will be a festive addition to all your tailgates, fall parties and potlucks. 

Pumpkin Spice Dip
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 (5.3 oz each) containers vanilla yogurt, such as Oikos Triple Zero Vanilla
2 packets stevia
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice, plus additional for garnish
1½ tsp cinnamon
Graham crackers and/or apple and pear slices, for serving

All you do:
Stir together pumpkin, yogurt, stevia, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon. Sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice. Serve with graham crackers, apples or pears, if desired.

Pumpkin is a vegetable from the squash family. It offers a variety of health benefits, one of the most prominent being its vitamin A content. Just one half cup of pureed pumpkin offers 280% of the daily value of vitamin A. That half cup also provides 4 grams of fiber, making pumpkin a diabetic-friendly choice. It also has just 10 mg of sodium and 65 mg potassium, making it a heart-healthy choice. With only 50 calories per half cup serving, this fall favorite is also weight-management friendly. 

Happy Fall!

-Dietitian Natalie 

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