Thanksgiving meal idea!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip
Serves 12

The holidays are approaching and thoughts of pumpkin fill my mind. It's a great vegetable --chock full of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Here's an easy recipe that is a delicious addition to a holiday get together, but is MUCH lower in fat, sugar and calories than some. -Donna - Riverside Nutritionist 

Ingredients:

8 ounces low-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened at room temperature
3/4 cup canned pumpkin (unsweetened and unsalted)
3 tablespoons sugar (can also use sugar substitute)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or use 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and 1.4 tsp. each of nutmeg and cloves)
1.2 teaspoon vanilla
6 apples, sliced

Directions:

Mix all ingredients for dip together in a mixing bowl by hand or with electric mixer at medium speed. Chill dip if desired or serve at room temperature with the apple slices. Yum!

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings:

Fruits: 1/2
Protein/Dairy: 1/2
Fats: 1/2