Lone Star Family Market Now Carrying Canned Pumpkin Puree
Pick up a can today, it’s in stores now.
It’s a great choice for adding fiber, nutrition and flavor to your family recipes including pancakes, muffins and smoothies. Spoon a little into your prepared oatmeal, and toddler’s also love pumpkin puree on its own.
Pick it up with your WIC fruits and vegetables benefit.
Here are a few recipes you will enjoy using canned pumpkin:
PUMPKIN MUFFINS
3 eggs
¼ cup peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup (or use a substitute of brown sugar by mixing a ¼ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup water)
½ cup pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease mini muffin pan with non-stick spray. Mix all of your ingredients in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Add mix to pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until done.
PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE
1/3 cup of pumpkin puree
1 banana
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of brown sugar – this is optional
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Serve cold.
