Pumpkified Mousse: A Sugar-Free, Candida-Diet Dessert for Fall

Published: October 20, 2013 Last updated: August 11, 2017 // by Paula Miller, CHS, Metabolic Nutrition Consultant

Nothing says fall like pumpkins. Except maybe football. boots. snuggling. and sweaters.

Once October hits it’s like a switch goes off and you want to eat all the pumpkin you can. Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin cookies. Pumpkin Cheesecake. Pumpkin Bars. And a big pumpkin caboose. Oh, wait. That’s what happens after all the pumpkin goodies.

So how can you enjoy all your pumpkin goodness without needing to join a gym come January?

Make it sugar and grain-free, sweetie, and you can enjoy without regrets!

Here’s one of my favorite fall desserts:

Read more and find the recipe at Just Making Noise. . .

Paula Miller, CHS, Metabolic Nutrition Consultant

Hi, I'm Paula - wife and homeschooling mom of six. Several family health issues, including candida and Lyme disease, has created a passion to take care of the bodies God's given us. My husband Travis and I are now free of the candida overgrowth that once caused bloating, brain fog, joint pain, and much more. I love helping clients from around the world to do the same with our Kicking Candida Program. Join our community on Facebook and via weekly newsletter where I share recipes, articles, and insight on living healthy.

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Kyle Robertson

December 5, 2013 at 8:57 AM

Sugar? too much sweet can add fats too on our body right? and diabetes, that’s what I thought. Correct me if I’m wrong.

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Kelly

April 17, 2016 at 2:28 PM

I love everything pumpkin!.

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