Stores are filled with many pumpkin items, including canned and fresh pumpkin so that chefs and bakers can make and enjoy some amazing, aromatic and tasty cuisine.
Pumpkin is a wonderful and very healthy food that is loaded with many beneficial nutrients. According to Nutrition-and-you.com [1], Pumpkin fruit is one of the widely grown vegetables that are incredibly rich in vital antioxidants, and vitamins.
Here is one of our families’ favorite goodies we always enjoy in autumn.
Chocolate-Pumpkin Gingerbread (GFCFSF and Vegan)
- 1 2/3 cup GF all-purpose baking flour
- 1 tsp. xanthan gum
- 3 Tb cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ¾ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. powdered ginger
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
- ¼ almond or coconut milk
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 15 oz. canned pumpkin
- 3 Tb. blackstrap molasses or agave nectar or maple syrup
- 3 Tb oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Tb. fresh ginger-finely minced, if desired)
- 2 Tb. peanut or other nut butter (if desired)
- 1 c chocolate chips (dark/non-dairy) (Enjoy Life is a GFCFSF brand)
Mix dry ingredients together in bowl. Slowly add wet ingredients, stirring to mix. When mix is completely wet pour into an 8 x 8 square-baking pan.
Bake 45 min. at 350 degrees.
Enjoy the aroma that fills your home and the love of your family that fills your hearts at this special holiday time.
Barrie Silberberg
For More GFCF Pumpkin Recipes ––> Printable Recipe Cards [2]
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Helpful GFCF Articles
- Fall Means Pumpkin GFCF Recipes to Enjoy this Cozy Autumn Season [3]
- Cooking With Kids: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds [4]
- Where to Purchase Gluten Free Casein Free (GFCF) Foods and Some Favorite Brands [5]
- Finding GFCF Baked Goods While You are Traveling [6]
- GFCF Holiday Recipes and Hints on Eating Outside of the Home [7]
- Getting Ready for Summer Fun: Being GFCF & Other Healthy Ideas [8]
- Preparing Ahead Before You Make GFCF Recipes [9]
- GFCF/Chemical Free Holiday Breakfast or Brunch [10]
- GFCF Holiday Cookie Recipes [11]
- Hints, Tips and a Recipe to Maintain a GFCF lifestyle [12]
- Benefits of Special Diets for Special Needs Children [13]