Golden Squash Hotcakes USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Looking for a new and creative way to serve squash? Try this recipe and dish up some vegetables with breakfast!
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
⅛ cup vegetable
½ oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes

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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Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Golden Squash Hotcakes USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 Golden Squash Hotcake
Calories 71 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 156mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 10g3%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
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*Marketing Guide
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