(Just about) everybody loves fall. But do you ever get tired of the leaves, the brisk morning air or the pumpkin everything? NEITHER DO I! I don’t just love pumpkin because of the weather. It’s also delicious and really good for you. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, which help promote the health of your eyes and skin. The fiber in pumpkin also works to keep your digestive system happy. That’s why I enjoy these pumpkin breakfast recipes all year long (shhh…don’t tell fall).
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 1 minute |
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup quick oats
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 apple diced
- 1/2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp pecans chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
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Instructions
- Combine oats, pumpkin, milk, and apple into a bowl.
- Microwave for one minute.
- Add peanut butter and pecans, stirring to combine.
- Top with cinnamon.
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 frozen banana (pro tip: peel before freezing)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
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Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together in a blender.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 35 minutes |
| Servings |
bars
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Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups quick oats
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line an 8 by 8 pan with partchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, walnuts, spices and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin, honey/maple syrup, applesauce and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour over oats and stir to combine. Mix in chocolate chips.
- Evenly press the mixture into the pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a rack for 5 minutes before cutting into bars.
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup granola
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, layer yogurt with pumpkin puree and granola.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice.
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
pancakes
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and whisk gently until combined. Let the batter set for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat a pan to medium heat. Drizzle vegetable oil on the warmed pan.
- Ladle 1/3 cup of the batter onto the pan for each pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bubbles around the edges are open and set. Flip and cook on the other side for an additional 2 minutes.
Looking for a cozy dinner for an autumn evening? Check out our recipe for Tasty Crock-Pot Beef Stroganoff.
Erika is a Syracuse native who lives in Rochester with her husband and daughter. She is a research insights consultant with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.
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They sound yummy!
Calorie count ?
Thanks Theresa! If you want to get a general estimate for the calories per serving, try typing the ingredients that you use for the recipe into MyFitnessPal. We also have a great article about that app if you want to learn more https://www.ahealthierupstate.org/a-healthier-community/myfitnesspal-new-best-friend/
Need to know carbs for granola bars for a family member living with diabetes. Thanks!
Thank you for your comment, Joyce! If you want to get a general estimate for the carbs, try typing the ingredients that you use for the granola recipe into MyFitnessPal. We also have a great article about that app if you want to learn more https://www.ahealthierupstate.org/a-healthier-community/myfitnesspal-new-best-friend/