Delicious Pumpkin Ricotta Muffins or Pancakes

Submitted by jjsiverson

"Bake to make muffins, cook in a pan to make pancakes. Adapted from a recipe I found here: http://www.suesnutritionbuzz.com/2012/10/07/spiced-pumpkin-ricotta-oat-muffins-with-craisins-walnuts-sundaysupper-glutenfree/"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 cups oat flour (coarsely grind oats)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup craisins (optional)
• 1 cup walnuts (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oats
• 2 eggs (or 1/2 cup egg whites)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon or 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

directions

1. In a food processor process ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, oat flour, cinnamon, and eggs. Process until all ingredients come together.
2. Stir in craisins and walnuts if using.
3. Fill muffin pan and top with craisins, walnut and oats.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 23 minutes till a toothpick comes out clean, or melt butter over medium high heat in a skillet and use to make pancakes.