Pumpkin Recipes for Low-Carb and Paleo Diets

As you start reading all about pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice lattes this fall, you might 
feel like you are missing out if you are on a low-carb, Keto, or Paleo diet. However, 
don’t fear, because there are definitely some pumpkin recipes that are good for these 
types of diets!

Pumpkin Muffins

Yes, you can definitely still have muffins even if you are on a Paleo or low-carb diet! As 
with many recipe variations, it is all in the ingredients. One big change is that while 
many muffins use all-purpose flour, you are going to use coconut flour instead. This is 
considerably lower in carbs and is often better tasting as well. For low-carb pumpkin 
muffins, you will need a sugar substitute like Stevia or Splenda, softened butter, pure 
pumpkin or pumpkin puree, coconut flour, eggs, and vanilla extract. You should also 
have pumpkin pie spice and some extra cinnamon. These ingredients are in many 
traditional muffin recipes, so you can easily alter a current recipe you are loving.

Pumpkin Cookies

Another excellent idea for your pumpkin low-carb treats is with pumpkin cookies. Here is 
another amazing way to enjoy a treat even on specific diets like Keto or Paleo. This one 
uses cream cheese to add even more fat and flavor, so it is much better for low-carb 
and Keto diets, as Paleo often does not allow dairy products. You will use cream 
cheese and butter, along with pumpkin puree, coconut flour, a sugar substitute, vanilla, 
and some pumpkin pie spice. 

Pumpkin Bagels

Not only can you have bagels while on a low-carb diet, but they can also taste just like 
pumpkin. These are even more nutritious than traditional bagels because you are using 
coconut flour and adding in some pumpkin puree, which is loaded with vitamins and 
minerals. Additional ingredients for the pumpkin bagels include eggs, butter, flax meal, 
vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice, similar to other low-carb bagel recipes. These are 
easiest when using a bagel pan as the mold allows you to easily make your bagels 
without having to form them yourself.

Many recipes can be turned into low-carb pumpkin recipes with just a few tweaks. Keep 
in mind there are about 10 grams of carbs in a cup of pumpkin puree, but this is spread 
throughout multiple servings, so it is actually quite low per serving. Especially if you are 
subtracting fiber for the net carb count.

