After making all that pumpkin puree a few days ago, I naturally started thinking of other things I could do with it and came up with these delicious breakfast ideas.
And given that Dawn is becoming known as The Pumpkin Cake Lady because of her Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake, I might as well carry on with the pumpkin theme. ‘Tis the season, after all! ;)
Pumpkin Pancakes
In a medium bowl, cream together:
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 banana, mashed
2 eggs
Then add:
2 cups flour
2 Tbsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
dash salt
Mix together and add about 1 cup milk or water to desired consistency.
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and melt 1 Tbsp. oil.
Drop 1/4 cup batter and cook until the outside turns golden brown. Flip and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
Serve with real maple syrup and/or fresh fruit and yogurt :)
Makes about a dozen pancakes
Pumpkin Pancakes (GLUTEN-FREE Version)
In a medium bowl, cream together:
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 banana, mashed
2 eggs**
Then add:
2 cup chickpea flour
1/4 cup arrowroot powder
2 Tbsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
dash salt
Mix together and add about 1 cup milk (or milk alternative) or water to desired consistency.
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and melt 1 Tbsp. oil.
Drop 1/4 cup batter and cook until the outside turns golden brown. Flip and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
**Make it egg-free by substituting with chia seeds: Mix 2 Tbsp. chia seeds in 1/2 cup warm water and let sit for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
Serve with real maple syrup and/or fresh fruit and yogurt :)
Makes about a dozen pancakes
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Similar to my Butternut Squash Smoothie, you can enjoy this delicious drink all year. Bump up the protein by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
Blend together:
2/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 banana
1 cup milk or milk alternative
1-2 Tbsp. honey or real maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
generous pinch nutmeg
slightly smaller pinch cloves
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Serves 2
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
In a small saucepan combine:
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup rolled oats
dash salt
Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer. Stir occasionally, until you reach desired consistency, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in:
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 nutmeg
Optional toppings to sprinkle on top:
pecans
raisins
maple syrup
coconut
Serves 2-3
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
These overnight oats are like pumpkin pie in a jar! Making this recipe the night before gives you a quick and healthy breakfast on the go. This will keep several days in the fridge, so you can prepare for a few days at a time.
Mix together in a small bowl:
1/2 cup milk (or milk alternative)
1/3 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)
1/3 cup pumpkin
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Then add:
2/3 cup rolled oats
1 Tbsp. chia seeds (optional)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
dash nutmeg
Divide into two small glass jars and top with pecans, coconut and/or raisins, or anything you like.
Allow jars to sit in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight and they’re ready to go!
Serves 2
So there you have it, four ideas for adding a bit of pumpkin to your morning. :)
Enjoy!
Jacquie is a Virtual Assistant and a professional pianist who has a keen interest in nutrition, fitness and simple living.
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Here are some other ideas to use up your pumpkin…
>> The Best Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake Recipe! Mixes up in 5 min!
>> Quick & Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake
>> Pinterest Recipe Win: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Or if you want to learn how to make it from scratch…
>> How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree
