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5 Pumpkin-Flavored Trader Joe's Products That Are Actually Healthy
Ditch the PSLs and pumpkin pies for healthier options this fall — Trader Joe's style. Yes, it's possible to stay festive without subjecting yourself to a sugar crash. So grab your flannel and boots, run through that piles of leaves and venture to your nearest Trader Joe's ASAP. These five healthy, Trader Joe's pumpkin-flavored products are good for your tastebuds and your body.
Pumpkin Butternut Squash Bisque
Healthy and hearty, what better way to enjoy fall than cozy up with a warm bowl of Pumpkin Butternut Squash Bisque. This earthy, sweet soup is sure to satisfy your taste buds. This soup has only 100 calories (and lots of protein and fiber) in each cup. Try it in a homemade bread bowl or with some croutons on top to add a fun personal twist.
Pumpkin Tortilla Chips
Grab the salsa — we've got you covered with this chip! With just the right amount of pumpkin flavor, these tortilla chips are a fun way to spruce up the way you chip and dip this fall. They are made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon and nutmeg for a naturally sweet combination. These chips are my go-to fall snack. The only Halloween spook these chips will give you is how fast the bag gets finished.
Pumpkin O's
Looking for an excuse to relive your glory days and enjoy a big bowl of cereal in the morning? Well, here's your excuse. Start your morning off right with a bowl of Pumpkin O's. This cereal will make your mornings brighter with their sweet pumpkin and cinnamon flavor. It has whole grains which are good for your heart and a healthy dose of fiber sure to keep you feeling full. My favorite part of this cereal is drinking the pumpkin spice flavored milk at the bottom of the bowl. Try adding your favorite fruit or an alternative milk to give this childhood favorite an extra adult upgrade.
Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps
Try these crips with your favorite cheese — or better yet, dip them in the Pumpkin Butternut Squash Bisque! Though once you try one, you might settle on eating them all plain. These crips contain flax seeds, sunflower seeds and rolled oats, making them rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, omega-3 fats and calcium. On top of the pumpkin flavor, they have a nice hint of cranberry spice that will keep you snacking.
Pecan Pumpkin Oatmeal
Pecans, pumpkins and oatmeal. It doesn't get more fall than that. Try boiling these oats, as opposed to microwaving them, to get a lower blood sugar spike. Top with your favorite nut butter for some extra protein and flavor. With whole grains and a great natural taste, this breakfast choice will leave you happy all day long.