We’ve had our fill of apple picking, we haven’t tested our pie baking skills quite yet, but we’re pros at cooking all the fixings for Thanksgiving. Still, Scooter wanted to whip up something extra tasty, yet healthy that would be fun for the kids to prepare this year. We turned to Vegan Divas, which just opened a shop on the UWS, for help. Their suggestion: Pumpkin Bread!

Now, we could take the easy route and trek Uptown and order the signature pumpkin dessert, made with real organic pumpkin, maple syrup and freshly ground spices ($24 per loaf), or we can make our own and spin it as family-time. Vegan Divas let us in on a secret and passed along their Organic Pumpkin Bread recipe, which is gluten-free, kosher, cholesterol-free and serves eight people. At only 112 calories per slice, parents can indulge and sugar-eager children won’t even question the healthier alternative. Read More