Happy Hour: Pumpkin Irish Coffee


Updated 11/23/11 3:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pumpkin Irish Coffee Recipe

Earlier this season, I was sent a curious-looking bottle of pumpkin pie cream liqueur from Fulton's Harvest, a label I'd never heard of. With a bottle of something so distinctive (and with the potential to taste either phenomenal or terrible), I was at a loss for what to do — so I took to the Twitterverse for some answers. I soon found out more about Fulton's Harvest, including the fact that Read more

A Reader Recipe: Buttercup Squash and Apple Soup


Updated 11/19/11 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Buttercup Squash Soup Recipe

FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber has a healthy recipe to warm you up on a cold day. She shares it with us in our Healthy Recipe group in the Fit Community. This soup offers up a lot of flexibility, ingredient-wise. Since buttercup squash might not be readily available at your local store or farmer’s market, it can be swapped out for butternut squash or even pumpkin. If you haven’t Read more

Happy Hour: Pumpkin Pie Cocktail


Updated 11/19/11 12:49 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pumpkin Cocktail Recipe With Rum and Pumpkin Puree

The idea of a cocktail made with canned pumpkin both fascinates and frightens me. But since we love pumpkin around here, this Thanksgiving, I set out to design a cocktail that was easy on the palate and slightly sweet but not dessert-like, with the pumpkin pie flavor I love. After much searching, I stumbled upon a pumpkin pie cocktail that sounded almost perfect, so I made a few tweaks, Read more

Healthy Halloween Cocktail: Pumpkin Caipirinha


Updated 10/28/11 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pumpkin Caipirinha Cocktail

Halloween is only a few days away, but we've got a cocktail to help start the celebration early! Using Fall ingredients like ginger, nutmeg, and antioxidant-rich pumpkin, this cocktail is definitely a treat to get you in a festive Halloween mood. Best of all, it's not weighed down with sugary juices or refined sugars; since pumpkin is naturally sweet on its own, the drink only needs a touch of Read more

From the Community: Healthy Pumpkin Recipes For Every Meal


Updated 10/27/11 8:28 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Pumpkin Recipes For Breakfast, Dinner, and Dessert

We seriously cannot get enough of pumpkin around here — and neither can the FitSugar Community. Our Healthy Recipe community group is overflowing with healthy pumpkin recipes. From breakfast to dessert, keep reading to see how our members are using this favorite Fall squash in their kitchens! Post your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group, and we may feature yours on our own homepage! Read more

10 Sweet Pumpkin Treats Fit For Fall


Updated 10/14/11 11:28 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

I absolutely adore Fall. When October rolls around, the warming colors, the crisp air, and all the delicious flavors of the season always manage to speak to my senses. As a kid, heading to a pumpkin patch to pick up a beauty, and roasting those seeds, was my favorite Fall activity. Why not embrace the nostalgic pumpkin magic all month long with some sweet desserts fit for the season? I've got you Read more

A Reader Recipe: Pumpkin Raisin Flax Muffins


Updated 02/09/12 3:03 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pumpkin Raisin Flax Muffin Recipe

Celebrate Fall with this fiber-filled pumpkin muffin recipe. FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber posted this recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. These little muffins are packed with B vitamins, omega-3s, fiber, and the goodness of coconut oil! In the Fall, when pumpkin is in season, I make a dozen on a Sunday and freeze them for a quick, on-the-go, and healthy breakfast all week. Just pull out Read more