Fall Produce is Nutrient-Rich

Fall Produce is Nutrient-Rich

Fall produce like pumpkins, acorn squash and sweet potatoes are super rich in beta-carotene.  Your body converts beta-carotene into Vitamin A which has antioxidant properties that neutralize free radicals in the body that cause tissue and cellular damage.  Vitamin A is important for maintaining a healthy immune system.

It’s November – and Thanksgiving is just around the corner!  Here is a delicious nutrient-rich treat to serve to your guests – and only about 250 calories per serving!

Pumpkin Dessert Squares

1 (18 oz) box yellow cake mix

6 tablespoons butter, melted

13 oz jar pumpkin butter

3 eggs

1 tablespoon flour

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup butter, softened

3 tablespoons low-fat milk

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Reserve 1 cup of cake mix and set aside.
2. Mix remaining cake with 6 tablespoons melted butter and 1 egg.  Press mixture lightly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Mix pumpkin butter with remaining 2 eggs and milk, and pour over cake mixture in pan.
4. Mix remaining 1 cup cake m ix with flour, sugar, remaining butter and cinnamon, and crumble over top of pumpkin layer.  Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool and serve.

Makes 16 squares.