Pumpkin Butter Oats Recipe

October 11, 2009 by DanicasDaily · 13 Comments
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Happy Sunday everyone! I am SUPER excited about the line up I have planned for you all this week. I think you are going to LOVE it. I am working on a bunch of new recipes ~ some highlights include ~ a super cool VEGAN recipe involving chickpeas, a How-To and another pumpkin bread using another fall fruit ~ any guesses on the fruit?

OH and let me just say GIVEAWAYS!!! I am hosting my BIGGEST giveaway yet on Wednesday. Ready for this ~ there will be 50 WINNERS!!!! I am so pumped for it – I cannot wait to share the details with you all. I have a few other giveaways lined up for you all this month as well ~ I am jealous because I want to win them LOL.

I won another award and you all will get the chance to learn a little about me when I post it.

The Husband has a funny little post he plans on sharing this week, I think. It is really just a picture, but, his commentary is always funny.

I also will be launching a cool new feature on my blog to allow you all to save/print/store my recipes soon (this week I hope). I think you will LOVE it!

I think I may try balancing things by adding back posting my daily eats and workouts ~ fingers crossed I can do it and not take 1-2 hours posting in the evening.

On Tuesday, I give my speech about blogging to an entire group of women ~ ahhhh! Being the planner I am, I have yet to write it up and put my presentation together. Soooooo…..if you all have anything, any thought you think I can share, feel free to comment away. I have to speak for 15 minutes

I think that sums it all up ~ so much fun stuff planned that I have a hard time not sharing and posting it all in one day Instead, I’ll leave you with one MORE Pumpkin Butter use ~ I am pretty sure you could guess this was coming…..

PUMPKIN BUTTER OATS

1/2 c Quaker Old Fashioned Oats

1 c water or 1/2 water, 1/2 apple juice

1 Tbsp Trader Joe’s Berry Blend

2 Tbsp Homemade Healthy Pumpkin Butter

1/2 Tbsp ground flax seed

Dashes of Cinnamon, Vanilla and Sea Salt

Combine the above in a microwave safe bowl and cook for 2 minutes. Remove and add your desired toppings.

TOPPINGS:

1 Tbsp chopped walnuts, roasted in the microwave for 1 minute, 35 seconds

Sprinkle of Organic Unsweetened Coconut

~ This is also awesome topped with a drizzle of agave, almond butter or more PUMPKIN BUTTER!

Incredibly delish ~ I LOVE oatmeal and PUMPKIN OATS rock! I promise, my pumpkin butter is all gone now Would you believe me if I told you I am not even a HUGE pumpkin fan? This year though for some odd reason, maybe I finally am becoming one. It might be that whole trying something 12 times and then you like it philosophy.

Alright ~ we are off for the day. Have a awesome day all!

Tags: Oatmeal, Sauces

How to Make Your Own Ketchup

October 7, 2009 by DanicasDaily · 6 Comments
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It is super easy and cheap to make your own ketchup. You can adjust the flavors and spicy to find a combination that works for you. Here is the recipe that I used to make the Molasses Baked Beans that you will see posted next.

MAKE YOUR OWN KETCHUP

Source of Inspiration: The Eat-Clean Diet for Family & Kids Cookbook

INGREDIENTS:

1 can tomato paste

1/4 c water

2 Tbsp Sucanat or Raw Sugar

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp dry mustard

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp ground cloves

2 Tbsp cider vinegar

Optional: A few dashes of your favorite hot sauce

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Store in a tightly sealed container and Enjoy!

Tags: How To's, Sauces

Healthy Pumpkin Butter

October 3, 2009 by DanicasDaily · 25 Comments
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It is super easy to make your own Pumpkin Butter. If you are a fall fanatic like me, then, Pumpkin Butter, Cinnamon, and Spice are all things that show up in your house during this time of year. I have put a new spin on the traditional pumpkin butter by replacing the white sugar with Organic Agave Nectar & a little pure maple syrup. The agave makes it so rich, thick and creamy that no pectin is required at all. I think you’ll find this version better than any jar you will ever open….The best part is your house will smell just like fall as you make this sweet treat.

Ingredients:

1 15-oz can pumpkin puree

1/2 cup agave syrup or honey

1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup

1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

1 tsp Cinnamon

3/4 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice*

Pinch of salt

* You can make your own pumpkin pie type spice by combining 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg. You do not need to add cinnamon since it is already included above, however, if using this spice for another recipe, you would want to add 1 tsp ground cinnamon to the mix.

Instructions:

Combine the pumpkin, agave nectar, maple syrup and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat, mixing until well combined. Stirring constantly, cook for about 15 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in the spices and salt, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, and transfer your pumpkin butter to a small bowl or jar. Let cool completely before covering and refrigerating. Pumpkin butter will keep for about 2 weeks in a covered air tight container in the refrigerator.

NOTE: Continuously stirring is really important in this recipe to keep your pumpkin butter from burning. If you have to walk away, add a few tablespoons of apple juice and turn down the stove heat to low, still continuing to stir as you can. (Add about 5-7 minutes additional cooking time if you do this.)

Makes about 2 cups ~ 32 Tablespoons

Nutritional information per 1 Tbsp serving:

Calories 26.6, Total Fat 0.1 g, Saturated Fat 0.0 g, Cholesterol 0.0 mg, Sodium 1.3 mg, Potassium 1.3 mg, Total Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Dietary Fiber 1.3 g, Sugars 5.1 g, Protein 0.5 g

Here is everything you need to make your own pumpkin butter. You should always use the best ingredients (organic pumpkin) when you can for optimal flavor. Ok, well, the REAL pumpkin is just for decoration, but, you could get inventive and make your own from scratch pumpkin puree by following this Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter Recipe.