If there’s ever a time to let your freak-flag fly*, it’s Halloween.
*Assuming you ever bother to hide it.
This Halloween I’m letting my flag fly in full-on Rocky Horror fashion. Â Complete with a costume I cannot believe I’m actually going to leave the house in.
In lieu of a new recipe this week, I thought it appropriate to round up some of my favorite not-so-normal recipes. Â Translation: I got busy and haven’t taken pics of anything I’ve made. Â Or made much, for that matter.
1. Roasted Pumpkin
Pumpkin itself isn’t all that strange, but I’m willing to bet most of you have never roasted your own. Â They’re delicious – 100x better than the canned stuff. Â I don’t do it all the time… because patience… but you owe it to yourself to do it at least once this fall.
2. Mexican Pumpkin Pan-lette
This one is strange. Â But it’s good. Â Flour-less pancake, done up savory-style. Â Perfect for the day after Halloween when you’ve exhausted your sweet tooth (if that’s even possible).
3. Pumpkin Beer Bread
Anyone else have an excess of pumpkin beers? Â Make bread with it! Â This is probably healthier than drinking it… and you don’t have to mess with yeast. Â Double win.
4. Pumpkin Rum Bread Pudding
Not a beer person? Â No problem! Â Cook with rum instead (this is also good with whiskey). Â Yo, ho, ho… being an adult on Halloween really is more fun. Â I’m not exaggerating when I say this is one of the best desserts I’ve ever made.
5. Pumpkin Zucchini Bread Batter
Enough excess? Â This is one of my favorite heathy desserts. Â I eat Greek yogurt batter in some form nearly every night. Â My sweet tooth needs dessert, and this is the perfect healthy cure. Â Not to mention the protein, bro.
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“He’ll do press-ups, and chin-ups. Do the snatch, clean and jerk. He thinks dynamic tension must be hard work. Such strenuous living I just don’t understand. When in just seven days, oh baby, I can make you a man.” Â -Dr. Frank–Furter, Rocky Horror Picture Show
Do you think Halloween is more fun as an adult?
Have you ever roasted a pumpkin?
Vieve says
I must be strange because EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. of those sounds delicious. #fitfluential
Miss Polkadot says
Halloween? What is that even? At least not something Germany was really aware of. I’m probably celebrating inofficially by starting to eat ALL the kabocha months before so that by the time Halloween rolls around I’ve turned into a pumpkin myself. Saves on the costume ;).
Laura says
That blows my mind… but I guess it is a pagan US holiday. 🙂
Juli @ 1000lovelythings says
This post ist perfect! I need to bring some Halloween food to a party tonight and had no idea what to bring. Thanky for some inspiration 🙂
Fran@BCDC says
These all look fabulous, especially the bread pudding! Happy Halloween and I’m looking forward to photos of Rocky Horror Show!!!
Laura says
Thanks Fran! Rocky was a blast. 🙂
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
Thanks for the reminder to pick up pumpkins to roast this weekend. I haven’t done one yet this year! SOOOO much better than canned.
Khushboo says
Agreed about roasted pumpkin being so much better than the canned stuff. I eat the former almost daily. Canned pumpkin isn’t available here, and truth be told, I can’t say I’m too bothered!
Laura says
I knew that canned isn’t available… but it blows my mind every time!
Kierston says
I haven’t! Must add to list 🙂 Happy Halloween!
Tina Muir says
Hahahah love it! Let your freak flag fly! That is true though! I have roasted pumpkin many times, and you are so right, but this time I definitely didnt use it to make it worthwhile, it ended up moulding…..bad planning Tina! Steve and I had bourbon bread pudding a few weeks ago, it was so strong!!!
Laura says
Now I need to go make boozy pudding…
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
I love me some roasted pumpkin!! especially when you put chili in it!
Laura says
I STILL want to do that! Maybe I’ll just come crash your place…
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
come on!!!
Carla says
Ooh I am IN to roast ours!!!!!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
I haven’t had beer bread in ages. The pumpkin beer bread sounds fantastic. Happy Halloween!
Laura says
Thanks Heather! It’s my favorite bread-making hack.
Alysia @ Slim Sanity says
I have yet to roast my own pumpkin… I usually just do the seeds 🙂 I need to do this asap!
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says
Yay for breads without yeast! So much faster! Still need to try that beer bread!
I totally weirded out Dave last night with my whipped goat cheese but he said it was good! I honestly was happy he even tried it ha! I always get the side-eye from him and my fam! 🙂
Happy Halloweeeeen! I will probably watch one scary movie and pass out before 11. Cuz I work he next day..not because I am old and lame… 😉
AwesomelyOZ says
I haven’t roasted a pumpkin but I feel I ought to now! Esp since they’re everywhere!! 🙂 I’m not letting my skank out this year because I forgot to pick up a costume and I’m tired. Lol 🙂 Hope you have a great Halloween weekend Laura! Stay out of trouble 😉 -Iva
Laura says
You could’ve just gone in your birthday suit… 😉
AwesomelyOZ says
lmao I don’t think the world is ready for that.. You, yes; me, I need some time with your trainers LoL!
Linda @ The Fitty says
What? No beverage recipe? :O
That roasted pumpkin is what I had exactly a year ago, except I stuffed it with cheese and beef. YUM!
Laura says
Girlllll… I drink my booze straight. 😉
Tara @ Sweat like a Pig says
I want to see a picture of this costume! I’m going out tonight but I refuse to dress up.
Heather @ FITaspire says
You had BETTER send me a photo of this costume!!
Laura says
I should send you the ones I didn’t post anywhere. LOL!
Lindsay says
these look great to me! i need pumpkin wine bread.. does that even work? LOL!
Laura says
Ohhhh… I think you’re on to something! Or pumpkin cider bread?!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
I hope you post a picture of this said costume!
Choc Chip Uru says
When else should you make strange recipes than on Halloween? 😀
Hope you had a super scary day? haha
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Purelytwins says
pumpkin beer bread – I need to make that for Gary 😉
Laura says
I should rename it “man bread.” Thought my mom obsessed over it… LOL!
MCM Mama says
Every single one of those sounded good. I must try them all!