There’s nothing better than a classic pumpkin spice latte or a bowl of creamy pumpkin soup to ring in the fall season.
If you feel like you can’t enjoy festive fall foods because of the number of carbohydrates in them, then you’ll love this list of diabetes-friendly pumpkin recipes.
By Amy Gorin, MS, RDN
Using real pumpkin, spices, and just a touch of maple syrup this pumpkin spice latte has all the flavor of fall. One cup is only 100 calories and 18 grams of carbohydrate.
By Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN
With only 7 grams of net carbs, eating 2 or 3 for a quick snack is a great way to fuel up and maintain stable blood sugars.
By Stephanie Lee, RDN
Free from dairy and gluten, this keto chia pudding is bursting with pumpkin flavor. It’s low in sugar, but still delicious as it’s sweetened with stevia.
By Julie Andrews, MS, RDN
A quick one-handed snack is essential for those of us too busy to stop what we’re doing to eat throughout the day!
By Laura Yautz, RDN, NBC-HWC
Thai curry and pumpkin is the perfect match for a warming soup on a cold day. One serving has only 12 grams of net carbs.
By Nicole Stevens, MScFN, RD
This roasted pumpkin and beetroot salad does not disappoint. With everything tossed in a maple dijon dressing, one portion is only 9 grams of net carbs.
By Elysia Cartlidge MAN, RD
You’ll love the ease of this recipe, the warming flavors, and the nutrition profile. One serving packs 15 grams of protein and only 11 grams of net carbs.
By Melissa Altman-Traub MS, RDN, LDN
This pumpkin vinaigrette can be used as a salad dressing or a marinade. A two-tablespoon serving is less than 100 calories!
By Mackenzie Burgess, RDN
These pumpkin energy bites are full of protein and fiber and are less than 20 grams of carbohydrates per bite.
With this flourless pumpkin loaf, you can enjoy fall flavors and bread without spiking your blood sugar! One slice has 6 grams of protein and only 13 grams of net carbs.