Pumpkin Pie Truffles

I love the traditional Oreo truffles, but also can't have chocolate. So here's a lovely fall favorite a co-worker of mine made a few years back. I've had the recipe on a post-it note in my kitchen cabinet, and figured I should finally type it up. These things were delicious.

PUMPKIN PIE TRUFFLES

Servings: 40+ truffles

Ingredients:

• 1 package (16 oz) Golden Oreos
• 6 oz. cream cheese (could also use the whole package - 8 oz)
• 1/2 c pumpkin puree
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 packages (8 oz/each) vanilla almond bark
• (Wax paper for baking sheet)

Directions:

1. Combine Oreos, pumpkin, cream cheese and cinnamon.
2. Refrigerate mix for 30 minutes.
3. Roll in balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
4. Dip into melted almond bark and place on wax paper-lined baking sheet.
5. Refrigerate until firm, about an hour.
6. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Just in time for Halloween or Thanksgiving... Pumpkin Pie Dip!

Pair with some apples, graham crackers, or just eat it by the spoonful... either way, it's FRIGHTFULLY good!

PUMPKIN PIE DIP

Servings: LOTS.

Ingredients:

• 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (can use sugar free, fat free)
• 1/2 cup milk (optional)
• 1 can (15 oz) of Libby's canned pumpkin
• 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip (can use fat-free)
• 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients and store in the refrigerator.
2. Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, ginger snaps, or apples.
3. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

I know pumpkin is most commonly used in the fall, but who's to say you can't enjoy it during the other three seasons? It offers a ton of vitamin A (beta-carotene) and tastes fantastic when paired with the right spices. Again, in my attempt to diversify my breakfast ideas, I present another option for eating oatmeal (which has a bit more protein than cereal). Hello, yummy!

PUMPKIN SPICE OATMEAL

Servings: 1

Nutritional Information:

WW Points Plus: 4+ for pumpkin oatmeal only, 7+ with 2 TBSP of walnuts added (included in values below)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Instant Oatmeal
• 1/2 cup Pumpkin
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
• To taste: Pumpkin Pie Spice (or cinnamon), Stevia sweetener (I used 2 packets)
• Optional: whipped cream topping, 2 TBSP walnuts

Directions:

1. Cook oatmeal according to instructions (using water).
2. Add 1/4 cup almond milk (or regular milk) to moisten the oatmeal.
3. Stir in 1/2 cup of pumpkin and add spices to taste.
4. Top with whipped cream and walnuts, stirring them into the oatmeal if you'd like.
5. Enjoy!