Sunday, November 9, 2014
Pumpkins!
7:12 AM | 
Posted by
Kaplan Center for Health and Wellness
Fall is a time for pumpkins. They are such an amazing vegetable full of
antioxidants, beta-carotene, and vitamins A! One cup of pumpkin puree is only 30 calories,
which makes it an excellent substitute for oils in baked goods. The
most recent research shows that foods rich in beta-carotene may reduce the risk
of cancer. Roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are packed full of fiber and also a
good source of protein and minerals. It
is no wonder that early pioneers valued pumpkins and used them in a variety of
different recipes!
Here is a delicious recipe to try:
Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk
3/4 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions:
- Combine the sugars, oil, eggs, and pumpkin until mixed
together.
- Sift together the baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt,
flour, and cocoa powder. Slowly beat it into the sugar mixture alternately
with the milk. Stir in the chocolate chunks by
hand.
- Spread the batter in a greased 9x5 bread pan. Bake at
350 degrees for 70 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan
for 15 minutes. Flip out onto a plate and cool completely.
Recipe
adapted from
http://insidebrucrewlife.com/2014/10/caramel-chocolate-chunk-pumpkin-bread/#eGdDBtt34vRhUagv.99
For more information on the nutritional
value of pumpkins, please see:
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