Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Pumpkin Fluff

This is one of my favorite desserts, as it's delicious and filling, as well as low cal! It's a great alternative to your typical dessert that's full of a ton of calories!

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (NOT pie filling)
1 pkg (1 oz) vanilla pudding mix
1 container (8 oz) Fat Free Cool Whip
Cinnamon & nutmeg OR pumpkin pie spice--to taste

Mix the pumpkin and pudding mix together (do not prepare the pudding--just use the mix)...then fold in the cool whip. Mix it thoroughly to be sure that there aren't any clumps of pumpkin or pudding mix in there. Once mixed, use cinnamon and nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice to taste. I used cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice (all of the pumpkin pie spice ingredients) the last time I made it, and I really didn't notice much of a difference than just using cinnamon and nutmeg. Either way---just taste it to see how much is needed---everyone is different!!! After you have mixed it thoroughly, chill until you are ready to eat it!

Variation: I just tried the same recipe, but actually prepared the pudding and then mixed in the pumpkin and cool whip. It's a little thinner and makes more servings....so, if you will be preparing this for a large group, you may want to try it---I didn't notice much of a difference in taste, merely consistency!!!

My favorite way to serve this is in my oats and brown sugar crust that I will post next. It's a sweet and delicious crust with a lot of fiber. However, the fluff is also great just by itself!!!

Weight Watcher Points----1 cup= 2 pts.

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