Autumn Lady - Sweet Recipes Involving Pumpkins
Max Müller
2026-03-21
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Pumpkin is referred to as the autumn lady not without reason, as it emerges in stores with the conclusion of summer, and not merely due to its flavor... but also owing to numerous healthy ingredients that exert a beneficial effect on the human body.
Why it is beneficial to consume a pumpkin as part of a balanced diet
This low-calorie product should be of particular interest to individuals who are on a reduction diet (100 g provides about 33 kcal). Its main energy source is carbohydrates (7.7 g). Its protein content is 1.3 g, while its fat content is very low, at only 0.3 g. Pumpkin is also a source of many vitamins and minerals, such as high levels of beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, or phosphorus. Pumpkin seeds also contain healthy compounds such as dietary fiber and unsaturated fatty acids. Below is the nutritional value of pumpkin. Source: Kunachowicz H. et al., Wartość odżywcza wybranych produktów spożywczych i typowych potraw, Warszawa 2016. Pumpkin has been used in traditional medicine to alleviate minor pain, but also in cases of kidney, intestinal, or liver diseases. Studies confirm its positive impact on the human body.
Vegetables in the sweet version of the recipe – cauliflower
Preparation time: 60 minutes Ingredients: Cauliflower – piece (1 kg*). Preparation procedure1. The oven preheats to 180°C. 2. Clean the cauliflower thoroughly, cut it in half and remove its core. Then cut it into smaller pieces and place it on a baking sheet. 4. Bake for about 30 minutes. 5. If the cauliflower is soft, remove it from the oven, let it cool and peel it. 6. Blend the cauliflower thoroughly, the purée should be smooth. *1 kg of cauliflower allows for the preparation of about 500 g of purée. The purée can be frozen and used later.
Pumpkin and home fruits omelet
Preparation time: 25 minutes Ingredients (per 1 serving): – pumpkin, mash – one serving (100 g), – egg – piece (50 g), – oatmeal – 2 teaspoons (20 g), – orkish flour – 1 1⁄2 teaspoons (22 g), – cinnamon – 1⁄2 teaspoon (2 g), – erythritol – 2 teaspoons (10 g), – baking powder – 1⁄2 teaspoon (2 g), – apple – half piece (100 g), – nut butter – 10 g, – olive oil – 5 g. Preparation: 1. Combine flour, oatmeal, erythritol, baking powder and cinnamon in a container. 2. Add the egg and pumpkin mash, mix well to achieve a uniform consistency. 3. Fry the pan in olive oil. Pour the prepared mixture into the hot pan and fry on both sides. 4. Serve the finished omelette with sliced apple and nut butter. Nutritional value (per serving): – energy: 418 kcal, – protein: 16.4 g, – fat: 17.2 g, – carbohydrates: 51.8 g.
Baked oat flakes with pumpkin
Preparation time: 50 minutes Ingredients (per 1 serving): pumpkin purée – 1 serving (100 g), egg – 1 piece (50 g) milk – ¼ cup (60 ml), oat flakes – 4 tablespoons (40 g), cinnamon – ½ teaspoons (2 g), erythritol – 2 teaspoons (10 g), baking powder – ½ teaspoons (2 g), peanut butter – 1 tablespoon (10 g). Steps: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. In a large bowl, combine oat flakes, erythritol, baking powder, and cinnamon. 3. Add milk, egg, and pumpkin purée. Mix thoroughly. 4. Pour the mixture into a heat-resistant dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the oat flakes turn golden brown. 5. Finally, drizzle with peanut butter.
Pancakes with carrots
Preparation time: 30 minutes Ingredients (per 1 serving): carrot, mashed serving (100 g), egg art (50 g) milk 1/4 cup (60 g), cornmeal 2 tablespoons (30 g), cinnamon 1/2 tablespoon (2 g), stevia two tablespoons (10 g), baking powder 1 1/2 tablespoons (2 g) olive oil 1/2 tablespoon 2 g), Italian walnuts 3 pieces (12 g), apples apples (70 g).
Christmas bread with pumpkin and cauliflower
Preparation time: 75 minutes Ingredients (for 10 servings): pumpkin and cauliflower purée (200 g), eggs 2 pieces (100 g), orchid flour 2 cups (240 g), cinnamon 1 tsp (5 g), erythritol 5 tbsp (50 g), baking powder 1 tsp (5 g), olive oil 5 tbsp (50 g), walnuts 6 pieces (24 g). Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients – flour, cinnamon, erythritol, and baking powder. 3. Then add eggs, pumpkin and cauliflower purée, and olive oil. 4. Chop the walnuts and add them to the mixture. Mix well. 5. Pour the prepared mixture into a greased loaf pan. 6. Bake for about 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Nutritional value (per serving): – energy: 161 kcal, – protein: 5.3 g, – fat: 7.9 g, – carbohydrates: 16.4 g.
