These bite-size delectables offer the rich flavor of cream cheese and ricotta (both low-fat), along with the cinnamon and pumpkin flavors that are so welcome at this time of year. Small but oh-so satisfying — and the pumpkin puree offers nutritional benefits, too.
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These delicious treats also boast a number of healthy ingredients:
Makes 30 servings
Serving size = 1 pastry
Calories: 120
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrate: 4 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Total fat: 3 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 55 mg
Calcium: 14 mg
Magnesium: 1 mg
Potassium: 9 mg
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