Pumpkin spice and everything nice but make it healthy

Pumpkin spice season is back and while it’s easy to over indulge in sugary lattes and rich desserts, you can enjoy the same comforting flavours in a healthier way. With the right ingredients, you can whip up your favourite fall goodies right at home, without sacrificing the taste.

Famous Foods, your trusted grocery store in Vancouver stocks everything you need to make healthy, organic twists of the classics you know and love.

A healthier pumpkin spice latte

Everyone knows that the pumpkin spice latte is the star of the season but many store-bought versions are packed with sugar. Try making your own at home with brewed coffee or espresso, steamed oat or almond milk and a teaspoon of real pumpkin purée. Add a drizzle of maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, and you’ve got yourself a healthier version of the fall favourite. Famous Foods carries a wide variety of organic spices and natural sweeteners to help you get the balance just right.

Pumpkin muffins with a twist

Instead of picking up pastries filled with refined flours and oils, bake a batch of pumpkin spice muffins using whole wheat or gluten-free flour and coconut oil. Fold in some pumpkin purée for extra fibre and beta-carotene, then spice it up with some cinnamon and ginger.

For a boost of protein, add a scoop of nut butter or a handful of chopped walnuts. Stop by Famous Foods, your neighbourhood health foods store to pick up organic flours, nuts and baking essentials.

Energy bites for on-the-go snacking

Pumpkin spice doesn’t always have to be a sit-down treat. Blend dates, oats, pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice into quick energy bites. Roll them in shredded coconut or cacao powder for a healthy snack that has all the fall flavours. They’re perfect to pack into lunches or grab for a quick bite before a workout. You can get everything you need from Famous Foods, your go-to grocery store in Vancouver.

Why organic matters

Choosing organic ingredients means you're skipping out on unnecessary pesticides and additives while maximizing your flavour and nutrition. Whether it’s organic pumpkin purée, cinnamon or maple syrup, you’ll taste the difference in every bite.

This fall, give your pumpkin spice favourites a healthy makeover. With a wide selection of whole foods at Famous Foods, you can enjoy the season with comfort, flavour and health, all in one. Stop by Vancouver’s health foods store and pick up everything you need for a season of pumpkin spice and everything nice.