Golden Squash Hotcakes USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
Looking for a new and creative way to serve squash? Try this recipe and dish up some vegetables with breakfast!CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION⅛ cup vegetables½ oz eq grains SOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 13 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 8½ oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 2 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 cups Flour, whole-wheat
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Apple pie spice
- 4 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 Tbsp Canola oil
- 3 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb 10 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 1 lb 1 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 4 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 1 gal + 1 cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running<br> water before shredding) - 1 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ¼ cup Canola oil
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 13 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 8½ oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 2 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 cups Flour, whole-wheat
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Apple pie spice
- 4 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 Tbsp Canola oil
- 3 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb 10 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 1 lb 1 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 4 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 1 gal + 1 cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running<br> water before shredding) - 1 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ¼ cup Canola oil
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 13 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 8½ oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 2 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 cups Flour, whole-wheat
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Apple pie spice
- 4 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 Tbsp Canola oil
- 3 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb 10 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 1 lb 1 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 4 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 1 gal + 1 cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running<br> water before shredding) - 1 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ¼ cup Canola oil
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 13 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 8½ oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 2 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 cups Flour, whole-wheat
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Apple pie spice
- 4 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 Tbsp Canola oil
- 3 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb 10 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 1 lb 1 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 4 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 1 gal + 1 cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running<br> water before shredding) - 1 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ¼ cup Canola oil
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 13 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 8½ oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 2 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 cups Flour, whole-wheat
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Apple pie spice
- 4 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 Tbsp Canola oil
- 3 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb 10 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 1 lb 1 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 4 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 1 gal + 1 cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running<br> water before shredding) - 1 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ¼ cup Canola oil
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 13 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 8½ oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 2 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 cups Flour, whole-wheat
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Apple pie spice
- 4 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 Tbsp Canola oil
- 3 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb 10 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 1 lb 1 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 4 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 1 gal + 1 cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running<br> water before shredding) - 1 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ¼ cup Canola oil
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 13 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 8½ oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 2 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 cups Flour, whole-wheat
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Apple pie spice
- 4 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 Tbsp Canola oil
- 3 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb 10 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 1 lb 1 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 4 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 1 gal + 1 cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running<br> water before shredding) - 1 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ¼ cup Canola oil
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 13 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 8½ oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 2 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 cups Flour, whole-wheat
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Apple pie spice
- 4 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 Tbsp Canola oil
- 3 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb 10 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 1 lb 1 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 4 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 1 gal + 1 cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running<br> water before shredding) - 1 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ¼ cup Canola oil
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 13 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 8½ oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 2 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 cups Flour, whole-wheat
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Apple pie spice
- 4 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 Tbsp Canola oil
- 3 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb 10 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 1 lb 1 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 4 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 1 gal + 1 cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running<br> water before shredding) - 1 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ¼ cup Canola oil
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 13 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 8½ oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 2 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 cups Flour, whole-wheat
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Apple pie spice
- 4 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 Tbsp Canola oil
- 3 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb 10 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 1 lb 1 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- 4 fl oz Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 1 gal + 1 cup
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running<br> water before shredding) - 1 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ¼ cup Canola oil
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
- ½ cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 1 Tbsp + 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- Place shredded squash on a half sheet pan (18" x 13" x 1") lined with parchment paper. Spread shredded squash into a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes or until ends begin to brown.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and apple pie spice. Stir.
- In a medium bowl, combine eggs, oil, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Wash hands after touching uncooked eggs.
- Whisk wet ingredients into flour mixture.
- Using a large spatula, fold in roasted shredded squash and stir until combined. Do not over-mix.
- Heat a skillet or griddle on medium-low heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour about a ¼ cup (slightly under) batter onto the cooking surface.
- Cook until golden brown and bubbling, about 5–6 minutes. Flip hotcake with a spatula, and cook on the other side until golden brown, about 5–6 minutes. Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
- Serve 1 hotcake. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.
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I AcceptNutrition INFORMATION
Golden Squash Hotcakes USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
1 Golden Squash Hotcake
Calories
71
Total Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
156
mg
7
%
Total Carbohydrate
10
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
1
g
1
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Calcium
46
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Summer squash, fresh 2 lb 14 oz
50 Servings:
Summer squash, fresh 5 lb 12 oz
Notes
- Contains milk, eggs, and wheat (flour).
- Hotcakes freeze well. Place parchment paper between cakes and place in a freezer bag. Label and date. Thaw and reheat in the oven at 350 °F for 7–10 minutes. For information on how to safely thaw foods, visit foodsafety.gov.
- The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
- Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method C.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
Weight: 2 lb 6 ozYield: 25 hotcakes
50 Servings:
Weight: 4 lb 14 ozYield: 50 hotcakes