🥧 A delicious Thanksgiving-inspired dessert that’s rich in fiber, omega-3s, and flavor — with almost no added sugar. Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk) 3 tbsp chia seeds 1–2 tbsp monk fruit or stevia (adjust to taste) 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp nutmeg 1⁄4 tsp ginger Pinch of sea salt Directions Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to preve

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Makes: 12 muffins | Prep time: 10 min | Bake time: 20 min 🌱 Ingredients 1 3⁄4 cups whole wheat flour (or half oat flour) 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg) 1⁄2 tsp salt 1⁄2 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened) 2 eggs (or flax eggs for plant-based) 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1⁄3 cup maple syrup or honey 1⁄4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1⁄2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice) Optional: 1⁄2 cup walnuts