Pumpkin is delicious, sweet, and incredibly versatile...
but can you eat it on a diet?
✅ Absolutely, if you know how to pair it.
In this video, I'll explain when pumpkin can be a great ally for weight loss, how to include it correctly in a balanced diet, and I'll show you 3 protein-rich, filling, and light recipes.

📌 I'll also explain:
When pumpkin should be considered a carbohydrate and when a vegetable
What portions to use to avoid weighing down your meal
And why it can also be a perfect fit for a low-calorie, balanced, and filling diet.

🥗 The recipes:

1️⃣ Baked pumpkin with cottage cheese and hazelnuts
Simple, quick, rich in protein and healthy fats.

200g cooked Delicatessen pumpkin (about 2 slices)
150g cottage cheese
15g hazelnuts
rosemary to taste
pepper to taste

Method: Bake the pumpkin for 40 minutes at 180°C (350°F). Then cut it into slices and bake for another 10 minutes.

2️⃣ Pumpkin Overnight Oats
A healthy, filling, and balanced breakfast with plant-based yogurt, oats, chia seeds, and soy milk.

100g non-dairy yogurt
10g chia seeds
220ml soy milk
100g pumpkin puree
30g rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10g stevia drops

3️⃣ Farro, Roasted Pumpkin, Marinated Tofu, and Kale Bowl
A complete meal, rich in fiber, plant-based protein, and low-glycemic carbohydrates.

60/70g farro
120g cooked Delicatessen pumpkin
100g natural tofu
1 large handful of cleaned kale
Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground ginger to taste

⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 03:21 → Pumpkin on a diet: what to know
03:22 - 06:20 → Recipe 1: Cottage cheese + pumpkin
06:21 - 09:18 → Recipe 2: Overnight oats
09:19 - 12:49 → Recipe 3: Tofu + farro bowl
12:50 - 13:07 → Outro + final tips

👇 Let me know in the comments which recipe you'll try first and if you'd like more content on healthy eating and weight loss!

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