Kidney Diet Tips

Favorite Kidney-friendly Halloween Recipes

Happy Halloween!

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Time to stir up a pot of chili and make a special treat or two to enjoy as you enjoy the string of funny and scary trick-or-treaters visiting your neighborhood. My new favorite Halloween recipe is Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars by DaVita dietitian Maryann from Virginia. Check the ingredient list and below and get ready to fix this kidney-friendly treat.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Portions:16     Serving size: one bar, 2-inch square

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose white flour
  • 1/3 cup golden brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Click here to see the complete Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars recipe.

Looking for more Halloween treats? Go to DaVita.com for over 20 Halloween kidney-friendly recipes.

References

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This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Consult your physician and dietitian regarding your specific diagnosis, treatment, diet and health questions.

Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES

Sara is a renal dietitian with over 30 years experience working with people with diabetes and kidney disease. She is co-author of the popular kidney cookbook "Cooking for David: A Culinary Dialysis Cookbook". Sara is the Manager of Kidney Care Nutrition for DaVita. She analyzes recipes and creates content, resources and tools for the kidney community. In her spare time Sara loves to spend time with her young grandson, including fun times together in her kitchen.