Hey friends! How are y’all on this lovely Friday? Things are good here! After all, it is Friday … and I have a few things going on this weekend that I’m pretty excited about!
This morning, for the first time in a week, I got back in the gym. Last week I was sick and, honestly, burned out, so I gave myself a break. Going back today was fulfilling. I loved every second of it and feel great now that I’m back! Squats on a bosu ball, how I’ve missed you!!
So have y’all been embracing the fall, and the pumpkin treats that comes with it?? I have! And I’ve been loving every second of it.
A few weeks ago, I was at my friend Yve’s for the Saints game and she mentioned she had a pumpkin dip. WHAT?! Dip with pumpkin?? Sign me up!! It was SO GOOD! Sweet, yet savory. Yum-O.
I never got the recipe, but was dying to make some last night. Trial and error resulted in this amazingly, creamy, fall-y Pumpkin Dip:
Pumpkin Dip
Prep time: 7 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Ingredients (yields 8 servings, 2 tbsp each):
1/2c canned pumpkin
1/2c light cream cheese (I don’t recommend fat-free, it doesn’t give the dip the right taste and/or texture)
1tbsp powdered sugar
1 1/2tbsp cinnamon
1 1/2tsp pumpkin pie spice
(the cream cheese is missing from the photo. I was baking something else, so I had it resting on the stove to make it room temperature)
Directions:
Make sure your cream cheese is room temperature.
Take all ingredients and mix them together.
How easy is that?
Calorie stats for 1 serving, 2tbsp, are: Cals: 80, Fat: 6g; Carbs: 3g; Fat: 2.25g. Not too bad for an extremely flavorful dip/topping!
note: I know some people prefer things healthier and would like an even healthier recipe, but from my experience last night, the fat-free cream cheese did not taste right, at all. And the texture was off. Also, powdered sugar is the way to go, because the granulated sugar (such as splenda) doesn’t really dissolve, so it is almost gritty.
So how AMAZING does it look?! And the taste … Oh, I could eat this stuff plain! You think I’m lying, but I’m not. And I did. The cream cheese definitely adds some creamy-ness to the pumpkin. And, let’s be real, you can’t go wrong with cinnamon and pumpkin spice.
How do you use this amazing, cool, fall tasting dip? Let me count the ways:
- Top your bagel or toast
- Top your oatmeal
- Top your breakfast cookie
- Dip in Wheat Thins
- Dip in Carrots
- Or my personal favorite, dip in apple slices.
Oh, and there is one more way to use this dip. Let this serve as a preview for a recipe next week:
Use only a 1/2 of serving (1tbsp) and wrap it in a crescent roll, bake it and serve it as a treat for your guests … or eat it all yourself. Not that I did that last night or anything? Maybe that’s why I had so much energy and motivation for the gym this morning??
So what do you think of this pumpkin dip? Have you tasted one before? Can you think of any other ways to use this dip?
Also, have you ever taken a break (maybe a week, or longer) from exercise? And if you don’t mind, why? How did you get back in your groove?
Tags: canned pumpkin, cinnamon, crescent roll-ups, pumpkin, pumpkin dip, pumpkin spice, reduced fat cream cheese
I love pumpkin dip! Yours looks great!
That pumpkin-filled crescent roll…I want that.
Like now.
And no, I’ve never taken a long break from working out(which is probably why I have knee problems). I’m a little bit obsessive actually. When I went on vacation to Florida last summer, I got up early and ran every single day even though I was on vacation. It makes me feel better!
Never had pumpkin dip. Yours looks great!
Oh that sounds good to me – although I guess I would defo use full fat cream cheese :)
I love your blog – can you also do more New Orleans style posts please… I’m fascinated by your city! Have an amazing weekend! xox
Thank you!
I do need to do more NoLa posts … I will start working on that :)
Sounds great and my boys wouldl love it – on our Halloween party menu!
Fantastic idea! Anything pumpkin is welcome at this time of the year especially :)
And yay, works again! Thank goodness
Yay!!
Holy. Goodness. This dip looks insane! I totally echo your sentiments regarding fat-free cream cheese. It is completely wonky tasting. However, I cannot tell the difference at all between the full-fat and the light cream cheese!
My husband is going to flip when I make this! THANK YOU!
Also, I have taken a break from working out when life has gotten in the way. I used to be psycho about not missing a work out and then I realize that life is long and there is no way on my death bed I am going to say: “Gosh, I wish I would have gone to the gym 5 days a week instead of 4.” The way I always get back on the horse is to plan a fun workout–a run with a friend, or a long hike. Something I can look forward to and get excited about!
I’m glad I’m not the only one! haha. And I’m the same, I can’t really tell the difference between full -fat and light. That’s how all “light” things should taste :)
Oh myyyylanta! This dip looks and sounds amazing! I must give this a try! I have taken breaks from working out due to injuries and a few times from being sick. There is only one way to get back into the groove and that is to just DO IT.
I like it! I want to make a big DO IT sign and put it on my fridge.
I think I could just eat this dip with a spoon!
I did. It’s good! haha.
This sounds and looks super yummy! I bet it would be super cute served inside one of those little pumpkins at the grocery store.
What a fun idea!!
I love fruit dip made with cream cheese, so pumpkin dip will be equally awesome. I always use reduced fat cream cheese with good results (fat free always has a texture that I can’t handle). For the past year, I’ve been seeing a trainer so that’s been helping me stay in the groove – and the fact that I’m spending my money on it. Sally Anne is on the money about doing something fun with a friend….like Zumba!
I need to find a good Zumba class. I’ve heard so many amazing things!
This is really creative, and looks super tasty!
I have a friend that used to make pumpkin dip every year and it wouldn’t last at all. This looks delicious.
Awesome Fall recipe for parties. Thanks for sharing this one.
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