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Spaghetti Squash & Pumpkin Pancakes |
I’m not gonna lie. As soon as I finished writing up last week’s entry on Brekkie Spaghetti, I turned to the last bit of leftover spaghetti squash and asked, “How are you gonna fuel me up today?” I was getting ready to go for a run and needed a little something. Something sweet (there’s a surprise) and energizing.
So I whisked it together with some egg(beaters), pumpkin, sweetness, and spices. And poured little mounds of it on a hot, nonstick skillet.
To be honest, this might have worked out better as a “scramble” or a frittata baked in the oven. Just sayin’, these were delicate little cakes and a little hard to handle. Kind of like trying to cook a latke on a griddle (I know because I’ve attempted numerous healthier versions). There’s a reason they are deep fried, my friends.
But nonetheless, however you manage to get it cooked, I urge you to drizzle one some (all natural, of course) peanut butter and congratulate yourself on being a champion of squash.
Then go do something active.
Spaghetti Squash & Pumpkin Pancakes (or scramble, or frittata)
1 cup (155gm) cooked spaghetti squash
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute, such as Eggbeaters (or 1 whole egg)
1/4 cup (60gm) pumpkin puree
1 packet of Truvia, or other zero-calorie, all-natural sweetener of choice
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
dash of pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon all natural peanut butter
Mix together the egg substitute, pumpkin, sweetener, baking powder and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in the spaghetti squash. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto a nonstick griddle over medium heat; cook for about 5 minutes or until set. Flip and cook the other side. Warm the peanut butter in the microwave and drizzle over the pancakes.
Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 188.3
Total Fat: 8.6 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 157.9 mg
Total Carbs: 19.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
Protein: 11.7 g
I'm Cara, lover of creative, clean food and healthy living. Pumpkin, goat cheese, and eggplant make me swoon. I have an insatiable sweet tooth and desire to lift heavy things. 
GF Gidget — November 7, 2010 @ 2:28 pm
That has to be the craziest sounding combo I have ever heard! Way to go for it! hahaha!:-)
Bridget — November 7, 2010 @ 2:48 pm
Um. I just had cake for breakfast. You win!
Joanne — November 7, 2010 @ 3:06 pm
You my dear are the absolute queen of spaghetti squash. And pumpkin. And peanut butter. Basically, all the good things in life.
AMY — November 7, 2010 @ 3:24 pm
sounds like a great combination, will have to put this on my list to try.
newlywed — November 7, 2010 @ 3:30 pm
This looks great! I am loving your spaghetti squash recipes this fall!
Erin @ EKat's Kitchen — November 7, 2010 @ 3:57 pm
What an awesome fall recipe! I bet this is fantastic, whether you have this breakfast, lunch or dinner! YUM~
Denise Michaels - Adventurous Foodie — November 7, 2010 @ 7:53 pm
Looks like a great way to add a little extra goodness into pumpkin pancakes. (I posted my version of 'em today on my blog.) The more ways to get a little pumpkin into your body – the better. That's my motto. *wink* Thanks for your creativity.
Shannon — November 8, 2010 @ 3:08 am
hehe, there is a reason they are deep fried 😉 what a tasty twist on spaghetti squash!
feerlessfood.com — November 8, 2010 @ 6:03 am
Yum! I'll have to try this version. The eggs or Eggbeaters are really the key to the fluffiness and consistency!
grace — November 13, 2010 @ 10:13 am
there's a lot to love here, cara, but my favorite thing is the drizzle of peanut butter. delicious touch!
Shannon — April 5, 2011 @ 1:17 am
hehe, there is a reason they are deep fried 😉 what a tasty twist on spaghetti squash!
Denise Michaels - Adventurous — April 5, 2011 @ 1:17 am
Looks like a great way to add a little extra goodness into pumpkin pancakes. (I posted my version of 'em today on my blog.) The more ways to get a little pumpkin into your body – the better. That's my motto. *wink* Thanks for your creativity.
Erin @ EKat's Kitchen — April 5, 2011 @ 1:17 am
What an awesome fall recipe! I bet this is fantastic, whether you have this breakfast, lunch or dinner! YUM~
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