Now is the PUMPKIN time of year!

Jennessaphilip · September 2013

It is coming to that season when everyone wants a bit of that pumpkin goodness. I know I am totally one of those people. When IHOP brings out it's pumpkin pancakes, I go nuts. I've decided this year to cure my own cravings at home with these recipes. One for pumpkin lattes, and one for pumpkin pancakes.

Mind you, I am lazy cook, so both of these are REALLY simple to make. Which, of course, who doesn't appreciate that?

I know everyone LOVES pumpkin spice lattes on a cold day. Here is how I made one this morning with less than 50 calories:

Ingredients:
1/2 cup fresh brewed coffee
1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Brew your coffee as normal
2. While coffee in percolating away, mix the pumpkin puree, milk, spices and vanilla in a cup to microwave
3. Once the milk mixture is hot, pour into your coffee
4. Add a bit of nutmeg to the top if you would like or sweeten with Sweet N Low
5. ENJOY
(NOTE: Because of the skim milk, your latte WILL NOT be frothy. I know, it's sad)

Nutrition facts:
Calories- 49
Carbs- 8g
Fat- 0
Protein- 4g
Sodium- 67mg
Sugar- 0

And on those cozy mornings nothing says fall like pumpkin pancakes. I actually made these with left over pumpkin from my latte

Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup skim milk
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of ginger
1/2 cup sweetener
2/3 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs

1. In a large bowl whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, spices, and sweetener.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Stir till well combined
4. Pour into hot pan sprayed with PAM or something along those lines

Nutrition Facts:
Calories- 195
Fat- 4.5g
Sodium- 160mg
Carbs- 45g
Protein- 10g
Sugar- 4g
(These are the nutrition facts for a 2 pancake serving. This recipe will make about 8 pancakes altogether.)

Hopefully, these recipes will help someone avoid those hidden calories from buying these from a restaurant or coffee shop.

SwellyStyles · September 2013

Ahhhhh I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!!! And that latte is delicious, perfect way to wake up this morning!

cindy859 · September 2013

Yummy!!!! Thanks for sharing!

mickeyullrich · September 2013

Thank you for sharing!!!!!

celadontea · September 2013

If you can find one of those little italian espresso pots that work on the stove top, (I found mine at Marshall's for 10-12$), I highly recommend it as it's a great and cheap way to make espresso and will make your latte taste so much more rich.

Jennessaphilip · September 2013

Well at this moment I am making coffee with only a filter and a pot of boiling water. Anything would be an improvement. But thanks for the advice

mariahk35 · September 2013

I totally agree, I love pumpkin treats.

groovy_D · September 2013

This recipe sounds absolutely amazing! Thanks for posting!! :-)

lseed87 · September 2013

Bump

stephv38 · September 2013

How funny! Just sat down at computer to google fresh homemade pumpkin spice latte and glanced at MFP message boards and saw this! Thanks!

imakeyoukneel · September 2013

Bump sounds yummy

TheresaTester · September 2013

Love them--thank you!

ashdawg8790 · September 2013

YUUUMMM PUMPKIN!!

Thanks for sharing!

HRLaurie614 · September 2013

I made this today. Pumpkin Gingerbread. It's amazing. Though, the baking time she states is off. Mine took about 55 min (which is more like what I would have thought). The recipe states 30-45 min which is vert short of a loaf like this.

http://bright-eyeddelicious.blogspot.com/2011/10/little-pumpkin-for-your-weekend.html

Try it,

mightymom2 · September 2013

saving for later, thanks for sharing

trackme · September 2013

thanks for sharing!

claudiakendall98 · September 2013

Try Baked Oatmeal with Pumpkin and Bananas super easy to make and eyes rolling in back of head good from
www.skinnytaste.com and has WW points and calories listed.I love this oatmeal.