Sorry I feel like I'm bombarding the food board today but catching up with the stuff I neglected to post this week. Okay let's be honest, this isn't desert, but it's as close as I'm going to come to it right now, so I decided to enjoy it.

Pics here: http://sleevers.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/pumpkin-caramel-bake-high-protein-low-carb-gluten-free/

Fall weather is here in Texas and it’s time to make something with pumpkin that’s still sleeve friendly. I adapted this from eggface’s pumpkin ricotta bake. It would actually make a nice Breakfast dish as well.

Ingredients

2 eggs beaten

1 c ricotta cheese

1/2 c pumpkin puree

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/2 c sugar-free Caramel syrup (I used Torani)

1 packet Stevia (optional)

Toppings

Handful of dried craisins

Handful of slivered almonds

Method

1. Mix together all ingredients. Pour into greased pan.

2. Sprinkle toppings .

3. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour or until knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Really, does it get simpler than this?

4. Let it cool or eat warm with whipped cream.

Sounds delicious!

OK, I am seriously coming to camp out at your house for awhile. YUM!!

Is the ricotta cheese necessary? I'm lactose intolerant and can't have it. Wonder what I could use as a substitute?

I am not a fan of all things pumpkin, but that sounds good to me. Must be the caramel. I am a big fan of anything with caramel.

Is the ricotta cheese necessary? I'm lactose intolerant and can't have it. Wonder what I could use as a substitute?

Hmmm.... I don't know. If I were you, I'd try a small serving without it. I think the pumpkin and egg should bind just fine together. Ideally you'd put in a little milk or something to make a custard but there's the lactose again.

Do lactaid pills not work for you? They work great for me and allow me to introduce some variety into what I'm eating.

OK, I am seriously coming to camp out at your house for awhile. YUM!!

Just say when! I'd choose a weekend if I were you, that's when I get the most time to cook

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Lactaid pills do not work for me, but I do use lactaid milk and I'll try it with a little if that!

Was planning on pumpkin something or other this weekend. Going to try this

Gamergirl I am all worn out on my food choices. I would love to hear, read, eat etc your recipes, especially if they are high in protein. How can I connect with you to get some of your recipes?

Gamergirl I am all worn out on my food choices. I would love to hear' date=' read, eat etc your recipes, especially if they are high in Protein. How can I connect with you to get some of your recipes?[/quote']

Hi there! All my recipes are high protein and very easy to make. You can find them on www.sleevers.wordpress.com

Gamegirl this sounds gooood! Going to try this tomorrow .

and a picture of it.

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I've been told they make a lactaid cottage cheese... If you find it you can substitute that for the ricotta... Just put it in the blender first! ????

and a picture of it.

It looks delish! How many servings in a recipe? I want to put it in MyFitness Pal! ????

It looks delish! How many servings in a recipe? I want to put it in MyFitness Pal!

I'd say four for sleevers.