Benefits of Pumpkin include anti oxidants, wrinkle prevention and serotonin!

• Aids in weight loss, great fiber source
• Contains the anti oxidant carotenoid to improve skin and prevent wrinkles
• Contains the amino acid tryptophan, which aids in sleep
• Contains tryptophan which is an important part of serotonin production, which is the “feel good,” mood boosting endorphin
• Has more potassium than banana
  

  

Amp up store bought pancake mix. Semi Custom Recipe that I love to make in 10 minutes. These are the best Pancakes I've ever had, Pumpkin or Plain! Top with Greek Yogurt, flax seeds, dried non sweetened coconut...What I love about them:  I love the texture, the healthy almonds and dried fruit, too! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• Trader Joes Pumpkin Pancake Mix
• Pureed cooked pumpkin
• Organic Apple Sauce
• Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar
• Dried Orange Cranberries
• Steel Cut or Traditional Oats
• Flax Seeds
• Plain Greek Yogurt
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg

Directions:

Prepare Pumpkin Pancake Mix according to instructions BUT replace Oil with Apple Sauce in equal amounts and also add:

• 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup dried orange Cranberries
• 1/4 cup steel cut or traditional oats
• 1/8 cup flax seed
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• large dollap of Greek Yogurt

MIX 25 Times & flex your biceps while you're doin it 🙂

The consistency should be thinner if you like thin pancakes or thicker if you like thicker pancakes. To thin, add a little water or apple juice, 1 Tbs at a time.

Cook pancakes til golden brown, on preheated non stick pan.

Serve:

Top with spoonful of Greek Yogurt, Maple / Agave Syrup and a sprinkle of cranberries. Side of fresh fruit. Love it!

 

 

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