Pumpkin Muffin Squares USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Pureed pumpkin, raisins and spices give our Pumpkin Muffin Squares their distinctly delicious and decadent flavor.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 piece provides 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Place flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a commercial mixer (batch as needed). Using a paddle attachment, mix on low speed for 1 minute. Leave dry ingredients in mixer. Set aside for step 4.
  • Combine sugar and oil in a large bowl.
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract. Stir well.
  • Combine egg mixture with dry ingredients. Mix for 3–5 minutes on low speed. Batter will be lumpy.
    DO NOT OVERMIX.
  • Fold in pumpkin and raisins. Stir well.
  • Pour 2 qt (about 5 lb 10 oz) batter into a half steam table pan (12" x 10" x 2½") lightly coated with pan release spray.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Bake until golden brown:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 40–45 minutes.
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 35–40 minutes.
  • Portion: Cut each pan 5 x 5 (25 pieces per pan).
    Serve 1 piece (about 2" x 2⅜").

Nutrition INFORMATION

Pumpkin Muffin Squares USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
1 piece
Calories
199
Total Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
190
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
31
g
10
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin D
 
1
IU
7
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
133
mg
4
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
For more information on meal components and crediting, please visit the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 4 lb 5 oz
About 2 qt ⅔ cup/1 steam table pan
(12" x 10" x 2½")
50 Servings:
About 8 lb 10 oz
About 1 gal 1¼ cups/2 steam table pans
(12" x 10" x 2½")