Written by Beth Chamberlain, Nutrition Educator in Waldo County Do you decorate with pumpkins or are you more likely to sip your morning brew flavored with pumpkin spice? Maybe you do both! This time of year many a doorstep is donning a pumpkin or two, which adds a splash of color to the faded hues…
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Recipe: Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes
Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes Prep time:10 min Cook time:15 min Yield:12 Servings Serving Size:1 Pancake Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup all-purpose white flour2 Tablespoons brown sugar1 Tablespoon baking powder1 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon salt1 egg1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filing)1 3/4 cups milk, low-fat2 Tablespoons vegetable oil Directions Notes Ingredients…
Recipe: Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup
Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup Prep time:15 min Cook time:30 min Yield:8 Servings Serving Size:1 Cup Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon ground ginger1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups sweet potato, peeled and cubed2 cups low-sodium, fat free chicken broth…
Recipe: Pumpkin Fruit Dip
Pumpkin Fruit Dip Prep time:5 min Cook time:N/A Yield:26 Servings Serving Size:2 Tablespoons Ingredients 1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin ((about 1 ¾ cups cooked pumpkin))1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese or plain yogurt or low-fat cream cheese3⁄4 cup sugar1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg Directions Notes Ingredients 1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin ((about 1 ¾ cups…
Recipe: Pumpkin Pudding
Pumpkin Pudding Prep time:10 min Cook time:N/A Yield:7 Servings Serving Size:1/2 Cup Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin or 2 cups cooked mashed squash (such as Hubbard)1⁄8 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon cloves)1 1⁄2 cups non-fat or 1% milk1 package (3.5…
Recipe: Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells Prep time:20 min Cook time:45 min Yield:6 Servings Serving Size:2 Shells Ingredients 12 jumbo pasta shells (1/2 of 12 ounce package)1 1⁄4 cups fat-free ricotta cheese3⁄4 cup pumpkin puree1⁄2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic2 tablespoons dried basil1⁄4 teaspoon ground sage1⁄2 teaspoon salt1⁄2 teaspoon pepper1 cup…
Recipe: Pumpkin Smoothie in a Cup
Pumpkin Smoothie in a Cup Prep time:5 min Cook time:N/A Yield:1 Servings Serving Size:1 Cup Ingredients 2⁄3 cup low fat vanilla yogurt or 1 container (6 ounces)4 tablespoons canned pumpkin2 teaspoons brown sugar1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) Directions Notes Ingredients 2⁄3 cup low fat vanilla yogurt or 1 container (6 ounces)4 tablespoons canned pumpkin2…
Recipe: Jack-O-Lanterns (Pumpkin Pancakes)
Jack-O-Lanterns (Pumpkin Pancakes) Prep time:15 min Cook time:5 min Yield:8 Servings Serving Size:2 Pancakes Ingredients 1 egg1⁄2 cup canned pumpkin1 3⁄4 cups non-fat or 1% milk2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups flour2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon salt Directions Notes Ingredients 1 egg1⁄2 cup canned pumpkin1 3⁄4 cups non-fat or…
Recipe: Low-Fat Pumpkin Bread
Low-Fat Pumpkin Bread Prep time:15 min Cook time:60 min Yield:16 Servings Serving Size:1 Slice Ingredients non-stick cooking spray or oil2 2⁄3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1⁄2 teaspoon salt1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg4 large eggs1 cup canned pumpkin1 cup dried plum puree (see notes)1 cup packed…
Recipe: Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Crustless Pumpkin Pie Prep time:30 min Cook time:60 min Yield:8 Servings Serving Size:1 Slice Ingredients 3⁄4 cup sugar2 eggs1⁄2 cup Master Mix or baking mix*1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin1 can (12 ounce) non-fat evaporated milk3 1⁄2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice2 teaspoons vanilla Directions Notes Ingredients 3⁄4 cup sugar2 eggs1⁄2 cup Master Mix or baking mix*1…