Day 7 - Pumpkin
Celebrate today with a sweet treat and a walk outdoors.
Nourish
Get the entire family involved in the kitchen for an afternoon of baking
Make this day sweet while still getting in your serving of vegetables for the day to continue to nail this challenge!
Have you ever considered using canned pumpkin to make chocolate muffins? Yes, you can add vegetables to your baking goods, and the kids will never know!
Pumpkin is a versatile and affordable vegetable that can be enjoyed year-round. Canned vegetables can and should be part of a healthy diet.
Canned pumpkin is cholesterol free, very low sodium, and a great source of fiber and vitamin A.
Ready to start baking?
Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients
• 1 (18.5-ounce) box devil’s food cake mix
• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin OR 2 cups fresh pumpkin (cooked and mashed)
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Steps
1. Wash your hands with soap and water.
2. Mix the cake mix, pumpkin, and chocolate chips in a large bowl.
3. Spoon the batter into a greased muffin pan.
4. Bake 10–12 minutes at 350ºF.
5. Let cool and enjoy!
Tip: Dark chocolate is a great source of antioxidants! You can find more recipes like this from our Healthy Snacks on the Go Publication here http://extension.msstate.edu/.../healthy-snacks-for-kids...
Walk:
After the baking session, make today even more special by taking advantage of your walking time to connect with friends, family, and loved ones
While walking today’s mile, call a friend, walk to a friend’s house, or invite your best friend to join you on a walk.
Encourage someone who may not be active to enjoy a walk with you!
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