As the leaves change color and a crispness fills the air, the allure of pumpkin spice becomes irresistible. This article explores the delectable world of keto-friendly pumpkin dips, offering recipes that capture the essence of fall without compromising your low-carb lifestyle.
Skinny Pumpkin Pie Dip: A Guilt-Free Indulgence
For those who adore dips and the taste of pumpkin pie, Skinny Pumpkin Pie Dip is a dream come true. This recipe is incredibly easy to make, taking less than 5 minutes to whip up a batch of creamy, spiced pumpkin goodness.
Ingredients and Nutritional Information
The entire batch contains only 217 calories, with a single serving (1/4 of the batch) clocking in at a mere 54 calories.
Preparation
When preparing this dip, note that you’re supposed to add the instant pudding mix into the dip like you would a dry ingredient.
Serving Suggestions
This pumpkin dip with Cool Whip is incredibly versatile. Enjoy it with:
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- Gingersnaps
- Graham crackers
- Pretzels
- Bread or bagels
- Cinnamon-sugar pita chips
- As a fruit dip
For a frosty treat, freeze the dip for about an hour before serving. It will keep airtight in the fridge for up to a week.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Whipped Cream: While the recipe calls for Cool Whip for its stability, feel free to experiment with real whipped cream, though it may deflate faster.
- Sweetener: Powdered sugar can be substituted if needed.
- Pumpkin Puree: If you prefer to roast your own pumpkin, homemade pumpkin puree is a wonderful alternative. Roasted sweet potato also makes a delicious substitute.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: If you can't find pumpkin pie spice, use additional cinnamon instead.
No-Bake Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip with Low-Carb Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas: A Sweet and Savory Delight
This recipe combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm spice of pumpkin, all while remaining keto-friendly and free of refined sugar. It's a perfect sweet alternative to chips and dip, allowing you to indulge in fall flavors without the guilt.
Make-Ahead Convenience
The dip can be prepared in advance, and the cinnamon sugar tortillas can be cooked in minutes, making it ideal for parties or quick snacks.
Savory Tortilla Chip Option
For a savory twist, use the same wraps and recipe to create savory tortilla chips.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains 194 calories and 8g net carbs.
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Preparation
- Prepare the Dip: Add all ingredients for the No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip to a stand mixer or blender. Blend or whip until combined (~1 minute). Refrigerate until you are ready to use it. If using cream cheese, let it come to room temperature. Using a food processor, stand mixer, or hand beaters yields the smoothest results by far.
- Fry the Chips: Heat Coconut Oil in a frying pan. I used a 12-in skillet. Add 10-12 chips to the oil and fry until lightly browned (this happens in less than one minute). The wraps are thin enough that you do not need to flip them to get a crispy chip. Remove the chip batch from the oil and allow to drain on a cooling rack in a baking sheet or on a paper towel lined plate. Top each batch with about 1/2 tbsp of cinnamon sugar immediately. Repeat until all chips are fried.
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip with Bacon Chips
This sweet and creamy keto pumpkin cheesecake dip recipe is perfect with salty bacon chips. Bacon chips make a most delicious no carb keto snack as most brands of bacon have no carbs in it. And using bacon chips with this dip counterbalances the sweetness of the dip. These bacon chips are simply thick pieces of bacon cooked in the oven to keep them nice and flat to make good, sturdy chips.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Arrange bacon pieces on a cookie sheet and bake fore 35-45 minutes until crisp and firm.
- In the meantime add cream cheese, Swerve and spices to a mixer and whip until well combined.
- Then add the pumpkin and mix to well combined.
- Lastly add in the heavy cream and whip for a few minutes until light and fluffy.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
The Secret to Perfect Bacon Chips
The secret to these bacon chips is to buy thick cut bacon and cut through the whole pack with 3 cuts while it’s raw. You don’t want to cut individual slices as it is much harder to cut. Then bake it in the oven for about 40 minutes until crispy. The thick cut bacon will ensure it’s nice and sturdy to dunk into the dip. I bought 1 ½ lbs and got 36 chips.
Serving Tips and Presentation
- Pumpkin Serving Bowl: Elevate your presentation by serving the dip in a pumpkin serving bowl. Simply clean out a small pumpkin to use as a container.
General Tips and Ideas
- Protein Boost: Blend in a scoop of your favorite unsweetened or flavored protein powder (vanilla, chai, caramel, or cinnamon bun are excellent choices).
- Sweetener Options: For the best texture, use powdered sugar or powdered unrefined coconut sugar. Regular sugar or brown sugar can also be used, but blend granulated sweetener until it has a similar texture to powdered sugar.
- Leftovers: Technically yes, you can freeze leftovers if needed.
- Canned Pumpkin Brands: If you are using canned pumpkin, brands such as 365, Farmer’s Market Organic, Target Good & Gather, Trader Joe’s, or Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin are all good options.
Other Pumpkin Recipes to Explore
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake - This soft and moist pumpkin cake is loaded with chocolate in every bite!!
- Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie - The easiest pumpkin pie you’ll ever make!
- Crock-Pot Maple Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix - Loaded with fall flavors and made in a Crock-Pot!
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Brownies - Rich, fudgy brownies topped with pumpkin and chocolate chips!! An EASY, no mixer pumpkin brownie recipe that’s FASTER than using a boxed mix!
- Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars - Super soft and are like biting into a piece of rich pumpkin fudge!
- Fudgy Pumpkin Bars with Vanilla Bean Browned Butter Glaze - Bars so soft they’re like biting into pumpkin fudge!!
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