Fall is almost here..and you know what that means! Lots and lots of pumpkin recipes!
I have always seen people bake something inside of a squash, and have always wanted to try it myself. Yesterday, when I finally found time in my busy college schedule to get back in the kitchen for a couple hours, I knew exactly what I wanted to try.
Pumpkin Pie. In an edible, delicious Acorn Squash “bowl”?! With this being high in protein, there is no guilt making this recipe! Squashes are a great source of healthy carbs, and are relatively low in calories along with having many nutritional benefits. Ad pumpkin, well it’s a superfood! There are too many good things I could say about pumpkin. But I will say I am slightly obsessed:)
This is a perfect, single serving Protein Pumpkin Pie to make when having those Fall sweet cravings. Or any cravings! This will meet your every desire 🙂
Protein Pumpkin Pie
-1/2 acorn squash
-1 scoop all natural vanilla whey protein
-1/4 cup pure pumpkin, canned
-1/4 cup baking stevia
-1/2 cup liquid egg whites
-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
-1/2 tsp cinnamon
-1/2 tsp baking powder
-Dash of each: nutmeg, cloves, ginger, sea salt
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drizzle squash will a touch of coconut oil, and place half into preheated oven for 10 minutes. While in oven, combine all other ingredients in a bowl. Add more sweetener if desired. Remove squash after 10 minutes. Pour pumpkin pie ingredients into the “bowl” (deep portion) of the squash. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes, or until squash is slightly soft and pumpkin pie filling has formed a browned top. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Benefits:
1) High in Vitamin aid which aids in eyesight
2) High in fiber to keep you satisfied
3) Rich in Beta Carotene with plays a role in cancer prevention and benefit your skin
4) More potassium than a banana (great post workout food!)
5) Rich in Vitamin C to keep you fit and healthy
source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/05/pumpkin-health-benefits_n_1936919.html
Squash Benefits:
1)Iron rich, comparable to red meat!
2)Rich in Calcium-22% more calcium than milk
3)High in vitamin A
4)Low in fat
5)Fiber content is higher than most vegetables
6)Excellent source of beta-carotene
7)Rich in magnesium (important in activating enzymes required for muscle and nerve function)