Pumpkin Pie Dip

It is almost turkey time....twenty days to be exact....and I am in full turkey day recipe mode over here. I am searching for yummy new recipes to try on my family this year. They are so sweet in being my guinea pigs. We have family flying into town from back east and some good friends coming over to share the day as well. It is going to be a great time! With all that being said, I was looking for a yummy dip to have as an appetizer. I mean who doesn't want to start stuffing their face before the turkey is served? I know this girl does! Haha!

After a thorough search on Pinterest, I decided to blend a few of my favorites to make this pumpkin creation. This dip is a yummy, creamy creation that is super easy to make. Just a few ingredients and then you are in creamy pumpkin bliss.

Ready to get your pumpkin on?

Let's get to it!

Pumpkin Pie Dip

8 ounces cream cheese

8 oz canned pumpkin

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese and pumpkin untill smooth. Beat in the brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

 

 Looking for more pumpkin recipes?

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Pumpkin Spice Cake
Pumpkin Waffles
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Bread
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Roll
Pumpkin Oat Bars
Orange Cream Pumpkin Pie

XO Danielle

Creamy Avocado Dip

 

I am hoping I am not the only mama out there who has a hard time getting their littles to eat their veggies. Generally my littles are awesome and rarely turn down a fruit or vegetable....well that is until avocados come into play. They definitely make some serious stink faces at these sweet fruits or are they veggies? Whatever they are...my kids have some serious disdain for them. I am always trying to think of ways to sneak avocados into their diet. It may be in a smoothie, a brownie, or in their sandwiches. Whatever I can do. One cup of avocado has 23% of the recommended daily value of folate. They are also high in vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, and glutathione, which are all great for your heart (source here). That being said, I definitely want to get my littles and my husband eating these gems.

This past week we had nachos for dinner. I had some avocados to use up, which I received last week from BB. We love to do our nachos with pico de gallo, homemade refried beans, and tortilla chips. This week I decided to add in a bit of creamy avocado dip. Guess what? It was a hit!..... somehow combining vanilla yogurt and avocados created a yummy dip that both my hubby and the red heads enjoyed. Who knew? So if you are looking for a new yummy dip, try this out. It is perfect for tacos, nachos, veggie sticks, chips, you name it! We have also used this as a spread on sandwiches. It is a healthy alternative to using mayo on a sandwich :)

Creamy Avocado Dip

1 avocado
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt
juice of 1 lime
2 tbl taco seasoning

Blend together in food processor or blender. Chill in fridge and serve.

Make it today and enjoy lovelies!

 

XO Danielle