It’s that time of year again! Pumpkin flavored everything! It’s basically a fall festival in your mouth.
Pumpkin Spice flavor shots in your coffee, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin pudding… my thighs literally get more plump just reading that sentence.
I have no limit to the amount of dessert I can consume in one sitting. It’s actually shameful. After losing a good portion of the baby weight I put on when I was pregnant with Max, this see-food diet (see food and eat it) I was on had to change. I won’t deny myself when I really want something. I am a firm believer that you can satisfy a craving by creating a healthier version of whatever it is you desire.
If you’re busting your butt in the gym to eat oreos without guilt, by all means, good for you! I totally get it. That was me for years! If it’s a once in a while family party and Auntie Ree makes my favorite chocolate frosted cookies, I’m faceplanting because I can’t get that anywhere or have it whenever I want. But after packing on nine months of jiggle and losing a good portion of it I am more conscious of my splurges.
I’m not physically where my ideal is, but I’m making progress overall so I’m happy with it. Plus, carrying around a 20 pound baby gives me teeny mommy guns lol!
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So here is my cleaned up version of pumpkin pie! These DO NOT scrimp on flavor. I was experimenting in my kitchen last night and had a light bulb moment.
Dump your ingredients in a bowl.
I saw these Mickey Mouse dehydrated apples my mother bought for Max & I grabbed a few slices, crushed them and tossed them in. Why not right?
Mix it up!
Spoon out bite sized portions. It will be pretty sticky and difficult to roll into a ball. I rolled each in graham cracker crumbs and then rolled into balls. It was much easier.
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1 packet of plain instant oatmeal
2 T pumpkin puree
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
1 t light agave nectar
a sprinkle of cinnamon
a few crushed slices of dehydrated apple (optional)
graham cracker crumbs (to roll truffles in)
Mix all ingredients well (except graham crackers) then roll into bite size balls. Coat in crumbs. Refrigerate to firm them up and enjoy!
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I’d eat a few as a post workout refuel snack.
If you like these check out these chocolate peanutbutter cookie dough protein bites!
Tia says
Mindy, you look fantastic! You must share your work out tips!
Mindy@FindingSilverLinings says
Thanks Tia! There may be a series about getting back into a healthy routine after baby coming soon 😉
lisa says
they look gooood! and you look GREAT!!!
Bowens114@aol.com says
Have you ever tried Arbonne’s vanilla protein powder? It’s vegan – dairy, gluten & soy free! I’m going to use it to make these – they look delicious!