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Pumpkin Doggy Cookies

As the seasons start to change, I start thinking about pumpkin, winter squash and the fall harvest. My dogs love pumpkin, so I made these pumpkin cookies for them, and they were a hit. With only five ingredients, they come together really quickly. You can use homemade pumpkin if you want, but I used organic pumpkin in a box, and it worked great. Make sure to store the cookies in…

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Vegan Pumpkin Bars

Vegan Pumpkin Bars

I woke up one morning recently to begin my day as always and there was a chill in the air, almost a cool fall chill. I even had little goose bumps on my skin telling me I was cold. I peered out the window and watched the breeze blow off golden yellow and red leaves from the once vibrant green trees of summer to the ground. I looked down to…

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Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

It’s almost October, and to me means it will officially be pumpkin season! I’m a major fan of pumpkin; it tastes amazing and has so many health benefits. Today I’m sharing with you one of my easiest pumpkin recipes, a pumpkin smoothie! Benefits Pumpkin has 7 grams of fiber per cup. Fiber is excellent for your digestive system and helping you feel full to prevent weight gain. Pumpkin also contains…

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Meatless Mondays: Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Curry

Here’s another Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you cooking this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s Meatless Monday recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan! a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach.   Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, diced into medium sized pieces 1/4 pumpkin, diced into medium sized…

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Meatless Monday: Thanks Living Vegetable with Pumpkin and Almond Sauce

Here’s a Thanks Living week Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you cooking this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan! a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach. Ingredients: 4 small-medium zucchini squash (yellow or green), sliced 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), thinly sliced…

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Meatless Mondays: Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Polenta Bake

Here’s another Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you cooking this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s Meatless Monday recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan! a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach. Ingredients: 2 cups polenta (cornmeal / semolina) 3 cups of soy milk 1/4 pumpkin, diced 2 sweet…

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Pumpkin penchant

It’s that time of the year again: pumpkin season!  What better thing to do than to eat this nutritious vitamin A/beta carotene powerhouse whenever possible?!  Not only is it loaded with antioxidants, it is low in calories, high in fiber and potassium, and a good source of many other important vitamins and minerals. Getting tired of pumpkin pie?  Is that possible?  Here are some suggestions on how to incorporate pumpkin…

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