It's almost fall and already I am seeing pumpkin spice flavored foods everywhere.  If you are a pumpkin fan, you have long awaited this time of year.

While some people remain adamantly against the pumpkin devotion, I am all about it. Although admittedly this is a more recent occurrence for me. I had never had an opinion on it until I actually tried something pumpkin flavored a few years ago and then I never looked back.  

In fact, this eating of foods while they are in season is a natural and healthy part of humanity. I mean way back when, we didn't have all the technology to store and transport food, so we ate what was in season.  

This is a great way to support your body and maintain a healthy diet by switching up what you eat.  But will will save that discussion for a future blog post. Suffice it to say, eating things seasonally is a good thing. 

And in this season, we are all about pumpkin spice!

So while I am all about eating pumpkin when it is in season, I am not necessarily a fan of all the items being marketed to us. Much of what is being shoved in our faces are highly processed and high in sugar foods. 

So seasonal = good. Processed and sugary = not so good. 

So what is a mama to do when she wants to take part in that amazing pumpkin flavor but not eat all the added sugar and ingredients?

Well, below are a collection of healthy recipes that include the pumpkin spice flavor as well as some healthy pumpkin flavored products if you just don't have time to make it yourself. 

Recipes

Pumpkin Workout Brownies  by Chocolate Covered Katie

Impossible Pumpkin Pie by Chocolate Covered Katie

Pumpkin Pancakes by Chocolate Covered Katie

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls by Chocolate Covered Katie

Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte by Chocolate Covered Katie

Flourless Pumpkin Blender Muffins by Chocolate Covered Katie

Healthy Pumpkin Spice Waffles by Cookie and Kate

Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Maple Glaze by Cookie and Kate

Healthy Pumpkin Bread by Cookie and Kate

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cookies by Cookie and Kate

Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo by Cookie and Kate

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie by Elana's Pantry

Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream by A Calculated Whisk

Pumpkin Spice Mousse by The Primalist

Pumpkin Blondies by Food Faith Fitness

Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Spiced Smoothie by Fuss-Free Cooking

Pumpkin Spice Cake by Paleo Table

Pumpkin Spice Cookies by Primal Palate

Cranberry Pumpkin Orange Spice Muffins by Gutsy by Nature

Pumpkin Pie Bites by Paleo Leap

Pumpkin Spice Baked Apple by The Gracious Pantry

Paleo Pumpkin Pudding With Maple Cinnamon Whipped Cream by Homesteading Mom

Pumpkin Spice Hot Buttered Coffee by Healthy Living How To

Healthy Spiced Pumpkin, Yogurt & Granola Parfait by Cookin Canuck

Products

So in case you don't have the time or the gumption to start making your own pumpkin spice flavored items but you still want to be healthy, here are some guilt-free pumpkin flavored products. 

Organifi Gold Pumpkin Spice This super-food blend is made from high quality ingredients which will help you feel your best. It is a golden milk tea that is best taken before bed.  

Simple Mills Pumpkin Muffin and Bread Mix With just the addition of eggs, water and grapeseed or coconut oil, you can have some healthy pumpkin bread or muffin in no time. While it's not quite ready made, it's still faster than from scratch. 

Taza Pumpkin Seed Dark Bark This yummy treat combines cocoa and pumpkin seeds for a delicious pumpkin treat. It's the perfect little pumpkin dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

KIND Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt Bar This sweet and salty bar is the perfect mix. It's the kind of mid afternoon snack that you can feel good about. 

Flapjacked Maple Pumpkin Mighty Muffin This convenient little muffin is made fresh in minutes. Just add some water and pop it in the microwave for a delicious pumpkin breakfast. As a bonus, it has 20 grams of protein and probiotics too!

Nature's Path Frosted Pumpkin Pie Toaster Pastries This is the healthy version of pop tarts with quality ingredients. With no preservatives and no high fructose corn syrup this organic snack is healthy and delicious. 

Califia Farms Coconut Cream & Almond Milk Better Half, Pumpkin Spice Want pumpkin flavored coffee? Try this as your coffee creamer. This non dairy alternative has no added sugar and is only 5 calories per serving. 

So which one of these are you going to try?  Let me know in the comments!

Cheers,

Emily