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In season · Fall & Halloween
Pumpkin, spice & spooky treats
Cozy fall flavors and Halloween fun, including a pumpkin pie that’s high-protein and low-calorie at the same time.
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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Pie
A healthy pumpkin pie you can feel good about: creamy cottage cheese pumpkin filling on a crispy almond-protein crust, baked in ramekins, about 290 calories and 30 g of protein each.
30g protein 295 cal 6 mini pies
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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Pie
A healthy pumpkin pie you can feel good about: creamy cottage cheese pumpkin filling on a crispy almond-protein crust, baked in ramekins, about 290 calories and 30 g of protein each.
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295calories
30gprotein
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I started Colorful Recipes in 2012 to share the nourishing food I cook for my family. These days it's all about high-protein, lower-calorie meals and energizing breakfasts that fit real life with a busy family.
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