Is there anything pumpkin can’t do? Beyond being nutritious (iron, Vitamin A, potassium) and naturally sweet, the puree-like texture of the canned stuff makes it an extraordinarily useful add-on and asset to so many child and adult staples: think smoothies, curries (link), and treats (links). You can add breakfast to that list, too: with a little bit of time and virtually no effort, you can turn pumpkin and a few other ingredients you probably already having lying around into a substantive and substantial toddler breakfast recipe. Once you have this one, there’s nothing you can’t do–for breakfast, anyway.
(Note: the proportions for this recipe are intended to create enough toast to serve 3-4 people immediately + have enough pumpkin mix for at least two more meals. See Notes section for storage tips.)
Need a New Toddler Breakfast Recipe? Pumpkin Toast is the answer
Description
If you're looking for a toddler breakfast recipe that is both easy to make and exciting for your child to eat, look no further! Though not exactly "butter," this thick and creamy mix of pumpkin, maple syrup, orange, and ginger certainly feels like it.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep
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Drop two scoops of cottage cheese (~4oz) into a blender or food processor and blend until yogurt- or marshmallow fluff-smooth, roughly 30 seconds. (Note: you may need to scrape down the sides of the blender once or twice during the process in order to mix everything.)
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Toast your bread slices on Medium-Low until brown and slightly crisp at center. Spread cheese over toast.
Cook
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Add pumpkin, maple syrup, apple juice, pumpkin spice, and a generous squirt of lemon juice into a small pot; stir to blend. Heat at Medium High until the contents of the pot start bubbling, then reduce temperature to Medium Low, simmering uncovered for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
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Remove from heat and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
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Spread cottage cheese mixture on top of the toast first, followed by the pumpkin mixture over the top of the cottage cheese.
Serve
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Top with additional sprinkles of black sesame seeds and/or cinnamon, if using. Slice up the toast into the sizes your child prefers.
Adapt
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Cottage cheese is used here because of it's high protein content; yogurt or cream cheese can easily be subbed in its place. You can also enhance your own toast with nuts (pepitas highly recommended), seeds (i.e. chia), or even a bit of spice--in fact, you can hit all three by drizzling salsa macha all over it.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
Serving Size 1 toast
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 125kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.5g4%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Because you're cooking down a whole can of pumpkin, you're going to have a lot of material--multiple meals/toasts of material. If stored in a tight/sealed container, it will last for a week in the fridge; you can also freeze and it will last 4-6 months. When reheating, add a small bit of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance its texture.
