Pumpkin Pie Pudding

 

Try this simple recipe for a high-calorie, tasty pudding. You can eat as much as you like and refrigerate any unused portion for later.

Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus 1 hour and 20 minutes of chilling time.

Serves one as a dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin puree is a good option)
  • 2 teaspoons canola, almond, or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ cup apricot nectar

Instructions

  • Combine pumpkin puree and oil in a mixing bowl.
  • Blend together (by hand or blender) until puree and oil are well combined.
  • Add cinnamon, lemon juice, and apricot nectar.
  • Blend together (by hand or blender) until all ingredients are well combined.
  • Place into serving dish and chill in freezer for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 1 additional hour.
  • Remove from refrigerator and enjoy.

Per serving: 288 calories; 47 grams of carbohydrates; 3.5 grams of protein; 9.5 grams of fat; 8 grams of fiber*; 720 milligrams of sodium**; 18 milligrams of potassium

* This recipe is high in fiber, but most of the fiber is soluble fiber. For this reason, this recipe should not worsen diarrhea or cause digestive upset.

** If you are on a sodium-restricted diet, this recipe may not be right for you. Ask your doctor or dietitian if you are unsure of your dietary sodium limits.

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