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Pumpkin Pancakes Nothing says fall like the sweet flavor of pumpkin spice. These pancakes not only feature fall's favorite squash, but are also low in sugar, so you don't have to feel guilty about satisfying your family's sweet tooth. Recipe courtesy of the Kansas Family Nutrition Program and the What's Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 6 teaspoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1¼ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice* 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg ½ cup canned pumpkin 1¾ cups low-fat milk 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil *If you don't have pumpkin pie spice on hand, substitute ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg and teaspoon each of ginger and cloves. DIRECTIONS 1. Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. 2. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients. 3. Combine wet ingredients with flour mixture, stirring until moist. Keep in mind your batter may have lumps. 4. Lightly coat your griddle or skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium heat. 5. Pour batter—in 1/4 cup-sized portions— onto the hot griddle or skillet. Cook until bubbles begin to burst, then flip. Continue cooking until pancakes are golden brown— about 1.5 to 2.5 minutes. Top your pancakes with fruit or sugar-free syrup and serve with an egg-white omelet or piece of turkey sausage for a well- balanced meal. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Makes 12 servings (1 serving = 1 pancake) Total calories: 127 Saturated fat: 1g Cholesterol: 17mg Sodium: 159mg Total carbohydrate: 21g Dietary fiber: 1g Total sugars: 4g Protein: 4g CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital 2801 Franciscan Drive Bryan, TX 77802 This publication in no way seeks to serve as a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your doctor before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. For more information, visit CHIStJoseph.org. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn.