Pumpkin Spice Done Right
The season of crisp, cool air has arrived, along with comfy sweaters, boots, hot drinks, going to pumpkin patches and holidays! This exciting time of the year brings back our favorite flavor: pumpkin spice!
Pumpkin is not only delicious but incredibly beneficial to your health! Dailyburn claims that pumpkin is full of fiber, which is great for your heart. Pumpkin also helps lower your blood pressure, improve your eyesight and helps give you a great night’s sleep! Who knew such a delicious seasonal favorite could be so healthy? Since you all know that spice makes things so very nice, how can us college students indulge in our favorite obsession in a healthy way? There are many cheap foods that fit perfectly in a healthy diet and will still satisfy your craving for pumpkin spice.
One of these goodies includes pumpkin spice granola, which is a festive and sweet way to start your morning. According to Health.com, the best and healthiest pumpkin spice granola is Kashi Pumpkin Spice Flax, which contains only 170 calories!
Another great energy booster you can grab on your next grocery run is Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice Bagels! Perfect for starting your day while also celebrating the season!
The popular, healthy popcorn brand, Boom Chicka Pop, came out with a pumpkin spice flavor, which is a delicious twist to a great snack.The best part of this tasty snack is that it is only 110 calories!
While looking at all the array of different pumpkin-spice products this fall, we can’t forget about our beloved pumpkin spice lattes that started it all. If you’re as obsessed with these delicious drinks as everyone else but still want to maintain a healthy diet, there are ways to modify your order to save calories. Ordering the latte without whipped cream, requesting only one pump of pumpkin syrup or asking for skim milk can help make your beloved beverage more guilt-free.
As a college student, it can be hard to find access to a big, fancy kitchen filled with ingredients and appliances.Luckily, there are so many delicious recipes that require little to no hassle.
One gluten-free, vegan recipe that is both simple and satisfying is a Pumpkin
hummus! Perfect for an after class snack or a festive lunch!
Jane Jakubczak, the campus dietitian, recommended tons of recipes that are healthy and easy for college students to make, even with limited access to cooking supplies.
The first recipe she recommended is for a guilt-free dessert to share with roommates and friends. Vegan pumpkin-spice truffles are perfect for those who have access to an oven, and love a sweet treat without cheating their diet!
Since it’s healthy to indulge your sweet tooth in moderation, the next recipe Jakubczak suggested is a 10-minute pumpkin spice s’mores trifle that is the perfect cheat treat! The recipe only requires layering delicious ingredients, making it an easy dessert that will be done in no time! It’s perfect to enjoy while watching Netflix in bed on a chilly night!
Being that fall is upon us, now is the perfect time to snuggle inside with delicious and healthy snacks that match the pumpkin filled season. Whether you want to make your own goodies or buy them, there are tons of cheap, quick and easy options that are perfect for a college lifestyle.
