What's thanksgiving without pumpkin?

I have always loved pumpkin pie and last year I was just a few months out from my surgery and really wanted to find a way to enjoy my beloved pumpkin without undoing the work in progress. I found this recipe and shared with some friends at a WLS support group pot luck and it was a big hit.

If you are craving pumpkin, give this a try.

http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/pumpkin-mousse-111477.a spx

I also tried adding a scoop of vanilla protien powder to the recipe. Of course, it slightly alters the flavor and texture, but if you want to boost the protien value, it's a good way to do 'have your pie and eat it too!'

I hope you enjoy,

Barb,  Thanks to you I will now get to have pumpkin for Thanksgiving!  I just bookmarked the recipe.  I was thinking I'd have to have a pumpkin bisque but now I'll do a squash bisque and have the pumpkin dessert later.  Thanks a mil!

Mmmmm... Squash bisque... That sounds wonderful!

I have to say that I wasn't sure what the culinary world would look like post op, but I've found it to lovely!

Care to share your Squash Bisque recipe?

The one that I have bookmarked is this one:  http://www.oprah.com/recipe/omagazine/recipes/food_200511_bu tternut

We'll be using organic veggie broth and unsweetened soy milk in this recipe.  I've been really looking forward to trying this recipe so Thanksgiving it is.  I'm going to be *thankful* that my plan says lowfat cream soups and lowfat , sugar-free pudding by then! 

Thanks ladies these recipes look good and when I'm feeling better I will have to try them.