Almond Pumpkin Pancakes

Almond Pumpkin Pancakes

1 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 cup egg whites

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 1/2 cups almond flour

3/4 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp cinnamon

Pinch kosher salt

2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

Add almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.

Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form.  Fold eggs into flour mixture.  Stir in pumpkin and almond milk to reach pourable consistency, about ½ to 2/3 cups. 

Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats

Makes 12

·        3 tablespoons unsalted butter

·        1/4 cup pumpkin purée

·        10 oz marshmallows 

·        1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·        Pinch freshly grated nutmeg

·        Pinch of kosher salt

·        6 cups crispy rice cereal

Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter; set aside.

Melt the butter.  Add the pumpkin and warm.  Fold in marshmallows, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, and remove from heat.

Let the marshmallow mixture cool 10 minutes. Add the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows and stir to combine. Continue to cool the mixture until it is room temperature, 20 to 25 minutes more (failure to cool the mixture will result in soggy treats). Add the cereal and stir.   

Thanksgiving in October

So, Thanksgiving in Canada is in October, around Columbus Day, instead of November.

Here's the tentative menu for our Canadian Thanksgiving feast:
Inspired by TheKitchn.com

Citrus Herb Turkey
Stove Top Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecans
Thanksgiving Slaw
Smashed Potato Casserole
Maple Pumpkin Pie with Streusel
Yorkies