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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