Courtesy of Lori Evans Nutrition Education Assistant OSU Community Nutrition Education

Pumpkin Pancakes

INGREDIENTS

1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup nonfat milk 1/3 cup pumpkin puree 1 egg 1 tablespoon oil (canola or vegetable) 2 tablespoons maple or pancake syrup INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together with a fork in a medium bowl. 2. Beat milk, pumpkin puree, egg, oil, and syrup together in a small bowl. 3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. 4. Heat a skillet over medium low heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. 5. Pour pancake batter into the skillet using a 1/4 cup measuring cup. Cook until the pancakes have bubbles on the top and the edges are slightly dry, about 3–4 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook for about 2–3 minutes more.

Fresh Start is a free program taught by Nutrition Education Assistants (NEAs). By participating in this program you will learn how to make healthier food choices, plan low-cost meals, stretch your food dollars, prepare new foods, read food labels, and more. If you are interested in participating in this free nutrition program, please contact Lori Evans, Nutrition Education Assistant with the OSU Community Nutrition Education Programs. The office is located at the Kay County OSU Extension office, 201 S. Main St., Newkirk, Oklahoma 74647. You may call the office at 580-362-2200 or email lori.evans@okstate.edu.

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