Recipe Collections: 3 Sweet Pumpkin Treats

The time for pumpkins, pumpkin foods, and pumpkin recipes is quickly approaching and with all the research I've done on pumpkins lately I've had more than a few friends and readers ask me for the pumpkin recipes. Most people were looking for recipes that didn't involve too much sugar while others were hoping for recipes that were easy to make and didn't require a degree in culinary arts to accomplish.

Either way, these three pumpkin recipes will satisfy both requests.

Pumpkin Pancakes

2 cups pumpkin pack (AKA: mash)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
*1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1+ cup water

*Sugar in this recipe can be reduced to 1/3 cup if you like your pancakes less sweet, or you can try adding your favorite sugar substitute for baking. Take into mind the substitute's tips on recipes.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl and set aside.

In large bowl combine pumpkin pack, eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well, then slowly add dry mixture, mixing constantly. A stand mixer works great for this. Add water and mix well. If the batter is thicker than you prefer continue to add more water, a little at a time, mixing constantly, until batter achieves the consistency you like.

Cook in a pre-heated pan on medium heat. A small amount of oil or butter may be used to grease the pan if necessary. Cook each pancake until surface is bubbly, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking 1-2 minutes more. Repeat until all the batter is gone. Recipe serves 5-6.

Pumpkin Velvet Muffins

1 cup pumpkin pack
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 egg
1/2 cup milk or water

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper baking cups.

In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, and pumpkin spice. Sift twice. This is important, as it's the sifting that makes the batter rise evenly and smoothly. Add butter by mixing with freshly washed hands, or use a pastry knife. Combine until mixture feels like smooth, almost damp flour. Set aside.

In small bowl combine pumpkin pack, egg, and milk. Slowly add wet mixture to dry mixture and mix well.

Fill baking cups 1/2 to 2/3 the way full. Cook in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. Leet cook 5 minutes on rack before serving. Recipe make 18-24 muffins.

Pumpkin Pie Icey Cream

Note: This is an egg-free, dairy-free, no-cook ice cream recipe for most electric ice cream makers that is diabetic-friendly.

2 cups pumpkin pack
1 cup agave nectar
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine ingredients in large mixing bowl and set to chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Use ice cream maker according manufacturer's instructions. Recipe makes 8 1/2-cup servings.

Important note: salt cannot be removed from this recipe or the mix could freeze solid inside the ice cream maker.

So there you have it! 3 sweet pumpkin recipes for any time of day. To learn how to make your own pumpkin pack from fresh pumpkins click here.

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