5 Spice Recipes

There's no need to buy pumpkin pie spice. You can easily make your own at home. And it makes a great hostess gift for any fall event! Feel free to double or triple this recipe!

Serve these holiday cookies with a cup of tea or lowfat vanilla ice cream.

Take some help from the market if you're not an experienced baker. A spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin become a tasty, easy-to-make cookie.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

What an amazing, caffeinated lift to your day these little vanilla-coffee chews are... made with whole grains and dusted with chocolate sprinkles!

Eat both halves as one serving or 1/2 serving with bigger breakfast!

My first ever attempt at baking with a sourdough starter, these muffins rose perfectly, are low in fat and are a great spicy blend of sweet and sour!! Original recipe came from Breadchick at The Sour Dough (http://breadchick.com/?p=349).

This cake is really tasty and very moist. It doesn't need frosting (and that's usually where the evil lies in cake!) It's a perfect fall treat - and it makes your home smell good while it's baking :)

These moist pancakes are lightly spiced for the palate of my young child. If you like a bit more pizzazz, you can increase the spices or add others. Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice both work nicely here.

I adapted this recipe from one I found online at Libby's!

A simple, spicy cake. This is rich and delicious. A slice of this is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. It can also be baked into muffin tins for the perfect serving size.

Recipe from FatFreeVegan

These have to be the easiest, moistest muffins I have ever made. not too bad for you, and a serving of veggies

This salt-free spicy Cajun rub is delicious on grilled shrimp! You can also use it to give your jambalaya an extra kick.

An easy way to make a truly delicious Carrot Cake!

Traditional cookies get a tasty twist!

This is a copy of a copy cat recipe found on food.com, but made "skinnier" and healthier.

Better than cupcakes but just as cute! This is an adaptation of the Pumpkin Muffins recipe that is also super tasty!

Sweet, Savory and a little kick of heat make this the perfect on the go snack to satisfy your cravings

Fresh & creamy.

A gluten free bread pudding type of breakfast

Mmm, pumpkin spice lattes. The craving hits with the first burst of cool air. Save money and calories by making them at home.

A classic with a fall favorite! Vitamin packed and filling!

Recipe from lunchboxbunch.com

A mouth-watering treat!

A delicious, low calorie alternative to your Sunday morning buttermilk pancakes! These delicious pancakes are light, fluffy, and extremely tasty. Don't let the pumpkin distract you- as someone who does not like pumpkin pie, I was hesistant to try these. You can taste the pumpkin slightly, but it's not overwhelming at all. The spices give the cakes a great flavour! A new addition to my family's brunch repertoire!

These are light and fluffy like a muffin, but chewy and a little crunchy like a cookie...the best of both worlds! At only 37 calories per cookie they are the perfect treat! They would also be great with pumpkin.

A colorful, flavorful dish that's easy to make! From www.eatingwell.com

got over-ripe bananas?!?!

I love pumpkin in any form, and this smoothie is a quick and easy way to get my fix! I modified the recipe by omitting the 1/2 tsp vanilla it called for and adding a half-scoop of protein powder to up the protein content. Nutritional info uses maple syrup instead of raisins, and 1/2 a medium banana. For original recipe see www.healthfulpursuits.com.

Ever wonder what to use oat groats for? This is a great, delicious, & easy way to use the WHOLE oat - no processed stuff!