Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Freezer Fudge
I could go on and on about all the delicious healthy recipes that CAN show up during this time of year with all this delicious fall produce - but let's keep it simple. During this time of year pumpkin tends to show up a lot (thinking of those pumpkin spice lattes over here) and this recipe is no exception. However, it's not filled with a bunch of crazy ingredients like many of the pumpkin things are during this time of year. Pumpkin has so many different positive nutrition facts around it from vitamin A.

  • Rich in Nutrients: Pumpkin is loaded with vitamins A, C, and E, which support immunity, skin health, and eye health.
  • High in Antioxidants: Its bright orange color comes from beta-carotene, an antioxidant that can reduce inflammation and protect cells from damage.
  • Good Source of Fiber: Pumpkin’s high fiber content aids digestion, supports gut health, and helps maintain steady blood sugar levels.
  • Low-Calorie, Filling Food: Pumpkin is low in calories but high in nutrients, making it a satisfying option that can help with weight management.
  • Supports Heart Health: Its potassium, vitamin C, and fiber all contribute to lower blood pressure and better heart health.
Ingredients:
  • 2/3 cup Cashew Butter (runny, drippy)
  • 1/3 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
  • 1/2 cup Pureed Pumpkin
  • 1/3 cup Raw Honey
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/3 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions:
  1. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper going in both directions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cashew butter, coconut oil, pumpkin, honey, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix very well with a spatula until smooth.
  3. Stir in the chocolate chips and then pour into the prepared loaf pan. Transfer to the freezer for four hours (or overnight).
  4. Remove the fudge and slice into squares. Enjoy!

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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

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I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


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As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


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Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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