11 Keto-Friendly Ways To Get Your Pumpkin Spice Fix This Fall

It's officially pumpkin spice season, people - you might as well embrace it.

That’s still true for you too, keto fans: Just because you’re on the keto diet doesn’t mean you can’t get your PS on - there are just a few things to keep in mind ("pumpkin spice" isn't code for "carb-free" after all). For starters, keep an eye on sugar content (sugar = carbs, remember?); plenty of PS offerings give you a little bit of pumpkin and a whole lot of sugar, says Scott Keatley, R.D., of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy.

Another thing to aim for: "Go for [snacks] that are actually made from pumpkin," says Keatley. That way, you'll be able to sidestep the artificial sugar stuff and get a good dose of vitamin A and other important nutrients, he adds. But remember to keep carb content in mind; a small snack with some pumpkin in it likely won't push you out of ketosis, but you could definitely go overboard on the starchy (read: carb-rich) fruit.

To get you started (and stocked up for pumpkin spice season), try these seasonal offerings that won't eat up too much of your keto carb budget.