A lot of people don’t use fresh pumpkin to cook with. Instead of using processed canned pumpkin, use baby pumpkins because they are incredibly sweet. Plus, you can save the seeds and roast them in the oven for a healthy snack.

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Hummus is one of the healthiest dips out there. It is a simplistic dip, typically consisting of chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt. While Americans have recently developed an affinity for hummus, people in the Mediterranean have been enjoying hummus for many years. In the late 1990s, the American hummus industry was about a five million dollar business. Americans realized how amazing hummus was because food retailers sold $530 million worth of hummus in 2012.

One of the greatest things about hummus is that there are so many variations. While chickpeas make up the base of a classic hummus, it is possible to make hummus without using them. You can make black bean hummus, beet hummus, broccoli, hummus, cauliflower hummus, or even pumpkin hummus. You can get as creative as you want!

Chickpeas Contain Folate

Many people enjoy chickpeas because of their many health benefits, one of them being that they are loaded with folate. This naturally occurring B-vitamin has been known to reduce the risk of colorectal cancers. Research indicates that this may be attributed to the role folate plays on a cellular level. Additionally, the dietary fiber in chickpeas may help to promote healthy bacteria in the colon, which is a preventative step against cancer.

Eating Hummus Is Part Of The Mediterranean Diet…And That’s A Good Thing

Numerous studies have observed the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, which is replete with fresh herbs, olive oil, legumes, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and freshly caught fish. And hummus is a main staple in the Mediterranean diet! A study conducted by the New England Journal of Medicine found that 30% of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from heart disease could be prevented for people who are at high risk by switching to a Mediterranean diet.

We’ve told you how amazing hummus is and now it is time to make some delicious dips! Try them out and let us know how you like them.

Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower Hummus

The roasted garlic in this hummus really takes it to a whole other level. Swirl in the kale pesto for a great flavor combination that is both earthy and fresh.

Click here to make the pesto.

Raw (Bean-Free) Broccoli Hummus

If you’re on a raw foods diet, or participating in one of our cleanses, you may want to dip your veggies or raw crackers in something besides guacamole or salsa. This dip is a great alternative to regular hummus, and you can enjoy it without the starch that most hummus contains. Don’t be shy and dig in once you make it!

Click here to make the recipe.

Pumpkin Hummus

A lot of people don’t use fresh pumpkin to cook with. Instead of using processed canned pumpkin, use baby pumpkins because they are incredibly sweet. Plus, you can save the seeds and roast them in the oven for a snack.

Click here to make the recipe.

Homemade Tahini

We are giving you this recipe because some hummus recipes call for tahini. The cool thing about making your own tahini is that you can add your own flair, provided the flair you add is part of the raw diet. For instance, you can add different seasonings if you want it to taste a certain way. We have the very basic recipe that is for a classic tahini.

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Even though it isn’t Halloween and we are about a month away from Thanksgiving, the pumpkin obsession has spread across the nation; and we can’t get enough. The time for getting in the pumpkin patch is nigh! Did we get too old timey for you? Regardless of your views on historical phrasing, we can all agree that the pumpkin is the most signature produce item of fall.

Pumpkins grab your attention, whether they are making faces or in roasted vegetable medleys. And don’t even get us started on pumpkin seeds. They are one of the best healthy snacks out there. Make sure you roast them when you gut your pumpkins.

Pumpkin Tip: Baby pumpkins are the best pumpkins to cook with. The large carving pumpkins aren’t really meant for consumption, but you can roast their seeds.

Pumpkins are grown on every single continent, except in the Arctic or Antarctica. The United States alone produces about 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins each year. To record, a farmer in Wisconsin grew the largest pumpkin. It weighed 1,810 pounds and was the size of a dumpster. It had to cleanse because it was obese. Joking aside, National Pumpkin Day should be celebrated by making some delicious pumpkin recipes. Find some inspiration below.

Raw Pumpkin Puree Recipe

Making raw pumpkin puree seems like you have to break out your baking pan and all the other baking accouterment. Nope, not with this recipe. All you need is a blender!

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl

Maybe you’ve been looking for a healthy dessert for fall. Perhaps you’re searching for a filling breakfast that has some of fall’s classic flavors. Whichever one you’re looking for, this smoothie bowl is it.

Click here to make the recipe.

Pumpkin Hummus

A lot of people don’t use fresh pumpkin to cook with. Instead of using processed canned pumpkin, use baby pumpkins because they are incredibly sweet. Plus, you can save the seeds and roast them in the oven for a snack.

Click here to make the recipe.

Flourless Pumpkin Muffins

Have you been on the hunt for healthy pumpkin recipes this fall? Most are too rich or contain too much sugar, but this recipe is the perfect healthy snack you need. At only 115 calories per muffin, this may just become your favorite seasonal treat.

Click here to make the recipe.

The Only Vegan Pumpkin Dessert You’ll Need

No butter? No refined sugar? No flour? How is it that this dessert tastes so good? Without all that nasty junk, you can finally enjoy a pumpkin dessert guilt-free. This is definitely a recipe to keep on hand this fall season.

Click here to make the recipe.

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