Golden Squash Hotcakes USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
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Ingredients
- 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large, whole
- 1 ½ tsp Canola oil
- 2 tsp Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk, fat-free (skim)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large, whole
- 1 ½ tsp Canola oil
- 2 tsp Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk, fat-free (skim)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large, whole
- 1 ½ tsp Canola oil
- 2 tsp Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk, fat-free (skim)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large, whole
- 1 ½ tsp Canola oil
- 2 tsp Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk, fat-free (skim)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large, whole
- 1 ½ tsp Canola oil
- 2 tsp Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk, fat-free (skim)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large, whole
- 1 ½ tsp Canola oil
- 2 tsp Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk, fat-free (skim)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large, whole
- 1 ½ tsp Canola oil
- 2 tsp Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk, fat-free (skim)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large, whole
- 1 ½ tsp Canola oil
- 2 tsp Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk, fat-free (skim)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large, whole
- 1 ½ tsp Canola oil
- 2 tsp Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk, fat-free (skim)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Apple pie spice
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large, whole
- 1 ½ tsp Canola oil
- 2 tsp Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk, fat-free (skim)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- Place shredded squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread shredded squash in a single layer. Roast for 8–10 minutes or until ends begin to brown.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and apple pie spice. Stir.
- In a small bowl, combine egg, 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 a ¼ cup (slightly under) batter onto the cooking surface.
- Cook until golden brown and bubbling, 5–6 minutes. Flip hotcake with a spatula and cook until golden brown, 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 Family Child Care Homes
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
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The CHEF TIPS:
- 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