Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Cookies

These moist pumpkin spice cookies have just 51 calories each!

Total Time: 22 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 12 min.
Yield: 9 servings, 2 cookies each

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp. sea salt
1¼ cups pumpkin puree
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup raisins (or unsweetened dried cranberries) 
¼ cup chopped raw pecans

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven for 350° F.
2. Lightly coat baking sheet with spray. Set aside.
3. Combine oats, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a medium bowl; mix well.
4. Add pumpkin, maple syrup, raisins, and pecans; mix well.
5. Drop by rounded Tbsp. onto prepared baking sheet; flatten cookies with a spatula.
6. Bake for 14 to 15 minutes or until firm.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 103

Fat: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 67 mg

Carbohydrate: 18 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 9 g

Protein: 2 g

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

This recipe uses vegetables - instead of oil - to create maximum flavor.

Total Time: 36 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 25 min.
Yield: 12 servings, 1 cup each

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 thin slice fresh ginger, peeled, grated
10 cups cubed butternut squash (about 3½ lbs.)
1 tsp. sea salt
2 tsp. yellow curry powder
6 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth
1 cup coconut milk

Preparation:
1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft and fragrant.
3. Add squash, salt, and curry powder; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
4. Add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until squash is soft.
5. Place soup in a blender or food processor, in small batches; cover with lid and kitchen towel. Blend until smooth.
6. Place blended soup back into saucepan. Add coconut milk; cook, over medium heat, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.

Tip: Blend small batches of hot liquids in blender or food processor since they expand during the blending process, therefore increasing the chance of overflowing.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 113

Fat: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 268 mg

Carbohydrate: 17 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 4 g

Protein: 2 g