10 Pumpkin Treats You Don't Have to Make


Updated 11/07/11 9:47 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Pumpkin Treats, Lattes, Cupcakes, and Donuts in the US

Just because we're done carving pumpkins doesn't mean we're done eating them. If your pumpkin cravings are coming in the form of lattes, sweets, and other treats, we've rounded up 10 delicious pumpkin-flavored finds you could be eating right now. No cooking required: most of the treats are available nationwide or delivered to your door. If not, we've got some make-at-home alternatives, too. Read more

Pumpkin Desserts: Love Them or Hate Them?


Updated 11/01/10 7:40 AM · Posted by · 13 comments

How Do You Feel About Pumpkin Desserts?

It's that time of year when pumpkin is popping up everywhere from cocktail menus to frozen yogurt shops. While I love a good pumpkin dessert, be it pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake, or pumpkin cookies, not everyone is a fan of the taste and texture. How do you feel about them? Pumpkin Desserts: Love Them or Hate Them? Love them Hate them Undecided Read more

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Are Easy as 1, 2, 3


Updated 10/28/10 11:01 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Recipe

Sick of cupcakes? Why not give the whoopie pie a chance? Part cookie, part cake, the only similarity a whoopie pie has to an actual pie is its circular shape. Whoopie pies are more like an inside-out cupcake. Instead of placing the frosting on top of a mini cake, the frosting is sandwiched between two mini cakes. Get in the spirit of Fall with this super-simple recipe for pumpkin whoopie pies. 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

Get Egg-cited Over These Items For a Healthier Easter Basket


Updated 04/04/12 4:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

How to Make a Healthy Easter Basket

Easter is coming up, and for some of us that means a big brunch followed by a helping of candy — think Cadbury Creme Eggs, Peeps, and lots of jelly beans. While a few Easter treats are OK, weighing your basket down with chocolate, caramel eggs, and jelly beans can be the gateway to mindlessly snacking on candy for the rest of the week. Whether you're making a basket for a friend or the little Read more

Healthy Recipe: Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Bread


Updated 03/27/12 10:29 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Bread Recipe

After a stretch of warmer weather, a cold spell blew over the East Coast. Instead of feeling bitter about bitter cold temps, I baked one last batch of pumpkin bread, as a last hurrah to say goodbye to Winter. I was also excited to use the boxed organic puréed pumpkin I discovered at my local health food store, made by Fig Food Co., in packaging that's completely BPA-free. I make pumpkin bread Read more

For a Fresh Start, Reach For These Greek Yogurt Mix-Ins


Updated 03/15/12 5:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Put in Greek Yogurt

While I appreciate and admire anyone who is able to fit in a solid, satisfying breakfast before heading to work in the morning, I just can't relate. Most days it's a race out the door, and taking time to sit down and eat just isn't a priority (or a possibility). That said, I've come to love Greek yogurt, mostly because I can buy a tub of it on my way to work, and the possibilities are nearly Read more

Festive Fall Treat: Pumpkin Cake Pops


Updated 12/09/11 10:40 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Pumpkin Cake Pops Recipe

Cupcakes, move over! Cake balls covered in candy shell or chocolate are an updated way to enjoy a petite serving of dessert. Dense and bite sized, these treats are meant to be savored slowly, like chocolate bonbons. Since pumpkin puree is finally available at my neighborhood grocery, I felt inspired to combine this growing dessert trend with my favorite Fall flavors. You can enjoy these pumpkin 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