Golden Squash Hotcakes USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 6-18
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 INFORMATION¼ cup vegetable1 oz eq grains SOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
25 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
- - - 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 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
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 11 lb 4 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 lb 2 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 gal + 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 3 Tbsp - Baking soda
- 3 Tbsp - Baking powder
- 3 Tbsp - Apple pie spice
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Canola oil
- ¾ cup - Brown sugar
- 1 cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 3 Tbsp - Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
25 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
- - - 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 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
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 11 lb 4 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 lb 2 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 gal + 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 3 Tbsp - Baking soda
- 3 Tbsp - Baking powder
- 3 Tbsp - Apple pie spice
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Canola oil
- ¾ cup - Brown sugar
- 1 cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 3 Tbsp - Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
Ingredients
25 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
- - - 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 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
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 11 lb 4 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 lb 2 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 gal + 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 3 Tbsp - Baking soda
- 3 Tbsp - Baking powder
- 3 Tbsp - Apple pie spice
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Canola oil
- ¾ cup - Brown sugar
- 1 cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 3 Tbsp - Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
25 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
- - - 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 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
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 11 lb 4 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 lb 2 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 gal + 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 3 Tbsp - Baking soda
- 3 Tbsp - Baking powder
- 3 Tbsp - Apple pie spice
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Canola oil
- ¾ cup - Brown sugar
- 1 cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 3 Tbsp - Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 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
- - - 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 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
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 11 lb 4 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 lb 2 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 gal + 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 3 Tbsp - Baking soda
- 3 Tbsp - Baking powder
- 3 Tbsp - Apple pie spice
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Canola oil
- ¾ cup - Brown sugar
- 1 cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 3 Tbsp - Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
25 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
- - - 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 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
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 11 lb 4 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 lb 2 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 gal + 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 3 Tbsp - Baking soda
- 3 Tbsp - Baking powder
- 3 Tbsp - Apple pie spice
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Canola oil
- ¾ cup - Brown sugar
- 1 cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 3 Tbsp - Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 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
- - - 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 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
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 11 lb 4 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 lb 2 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 gal + 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 3 Tbsp - Baking soda
- 3 Tbsp - Baking powder
- 3 Tbsp - Apple pie spice
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Canola oil
- ¾ cup - Brown sugar
- 1 cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 3 Tbsp - Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
25 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
- - - 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 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
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 11 lb 4 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 lb 2 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 gal + 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 3 Tbsp - Baking soda
- 3 Tbsp - Baking powder
- 3 Tbsp - Apple pie spice
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Canola oil
- ¾ cup - Brown sugar
- 1 cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 3 Tbsp - Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 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
- - - 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 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
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 11 lb 4 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 lb 2 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 gal + 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 3 Tbsp - Baking soda
- 3 Tbsp - Baking powder
- 3 Tbsp - Apple pie spice
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Canola oil
- ¾ cup - Brown sugar
- 1 cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 3 Tbsp - Vanilla extract
- 8 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
25 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
- - - 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 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
- 4 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
50 Servings
Weight
- 11 lb 4 oz
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 lb 2 oz Flour, whole-wheat
- - - Baking soda
- - - Baking powder
- - - Apple pie spice
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- - - Canola oil
- - - Brown sugar
- - - Milk, fat-free (skim)
- - - Vanilla extract
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Measure
- 2 gal + 2 cups
Summer squash, fresh, unpeeled, shredded* (gently wash summer squash under running water before shredding) - 2 qt - Flour, whole-wheat
- 3 Tbsp - Baking soda
- 3 Tbsp - Baking powder
- 3 Tbsp - Apple pie spice
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- ½ cup Canola oil
- ¾ cup - Brown sugar
- 1 cup Milk, fat-free (skim)
- 3 Tbsp - 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.For 25 servings, use 1 half sheet pan.For 50 servings, use 2 half sheet pans.
- In an extra-large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and apple pie spice. Stir.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, oil, sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Wash hands after touching uncooked eggs.
- Whisk wet ingredients into dry 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 ½ 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
142
Total Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
54
mg
18
%
Sodium
347
mg
15
%
Total Carbohydrate
20
g
7
%
Dietary Fiber
3
g
13
%
Total Sugars
2
g
2
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Calcium
98
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Summer squash, fresh 5 lb 12 oz
50 Servings:
Summer squash, fresh 11 lb 8 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: 4 lb 13 ozYield: 25 hotcakes
50 Servings:
Weight: 9 lb 10 ozYield: 50 hotcakes