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Pumpkin Surprise
Posted By Vicky on October 2, 2009
I thought twice about blogging this one. I adore this recipe, but a version of it exists on just about every diet forum in existence. However, this is the beauty of it… it’s that easy. Incredibly easy. Give something resembling a bowl to a monkey, and the monkey could make it for you. (Although, it might then fling its poo at you, so that’s possibly not the best idea.) Here is the recipe as I typically make it.
Ingredients
1 container Cool-Whip Free
1 package (1 oz) of Sugar Free – Fat Free Butterscotch Pudding
1 can (15 oz) 100% pumpkin puree
1 cup skim milk
pumpkin pie spice, to taste
Directions
- In a medium to large bowl, stir together pudding mix and milk.
- Add pumpkin and Cool-Whip and stir well.
- Refrigerate to desired firmness.
Nutritional Info
Makes 8 servings. Calories 87.3, Total Fat .3g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol .6mg, Sodium 181.7mg, Carbs 17.7g, Fiber 2.2g, Sugars 4.8g, Protein 1.9g
The original recipe, as presented to me by my friend Joni, uses vanilla pudding. (Joni runs a mouthwatering blog called Life, Food, Family.) Personally, I find butterscotch gives this dessert a richer taste. However, you can use pretty much whatever pudding your heart desires. Today, I tried white chocolate mousse. It did not disappoint.
Now, what you normally don’t see when you run across this recipe is the infinite number of ways it can be utilized. Pumpkin Surprise is a wonderful treat all on its own. Over time, though, I’ve quite successfully mutilated it the following ways:
- Just before eating, stir in a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Add a dollop to just about any warm drink you like. Pumpkin Spice Latte, anyone?
- Stir a couple spoonfuls, some chopped nuts, and a drizzle of Smucker’s sugar free caramel into your Greek or low-fat vanilla yogurt.
- Use some, along with a scoop of vanilla protein powder, as a base for a yummy pumpkin protein shake.
- Top a pie or another dessert with some.
Be creative! If you plan to mix it into other things, be a bit more heavy-handed with the spice. At minimum, if you’re craving pumpkin but don’t have time to bake, this will make you happy. Assuming you don’t suck down the whole batch at once… it probably won’t wreck your diet, either. You can make it with even less sugar by opting for the sugar-free Cool-Whip. Just remember to recalculate the nutritionals if you seek to tweak.
Tigger says dis shiz is da bomb.
Find this recipe in my SparkRecipes recipe box.
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About The Author
Vicky
I love to exchange knowledge with good people, and that is why I am here! Always looking for and sharing healthy recipes. I use SparkPeople to track my nutritional goals. I joined RecipeZaar as part of my ongoing endeavor to make my cooking and grocery shopping more organized and efficient. I love to do both, when there is time. Some of my recipes are also on SparkRecipes. I look for traditional recipes of all kinds, and then I adapt them to better fit my nutritional needs. I also like time-saving options. The easier it is to throw something together... the better I eat. I don't mind paying a little more for healthy pre-prepped ingredients when I can afford it. My next major achievement must be to drink MORE WATER. I am one dehyrated cookie.Comments
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Now, tell me why you don’t mix in the protein powder until later.
I don’t really know why I started waiting until the last minute to stir protein into things like this and yogurt, but I do know now that I like the texture better than when it has been sitting around in it. It may have been born from no two resources ever matching way back when with regard to whether or not protein breaks down in the fridge once it is mixed, but now I just prefer it that way.