Pumpkin Muffins

I made these muffins so I could still have a tasty breakfast without spending too much time in the kitchen before class. They taste so much better than those muffins that come out of a bag and you just add milk. No thank you. One can of pumpkin makes two batches of pumpkin muffins.

Pumpkin Muffins
Makes 12 muffins
Recipe from Smitten Kitchen

1 1/2 C flour
1 t baking powder
1 C canned solid packed pumpkin
1/3 cup vegetable oil (olive oil would work too)
2 large eggs
1 t pumpkin pie spice
1 1/4 cups sugar plus 1 T sugar
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1 t cinnamon

Pumpkin Waffles

Pumpkin waffles were a great treat this morning. I found that I like these waffles still a little bit doughy and it really brought out the right texture for the pumpkin puree. These would go great with an egg on top and with a cup of coffee. These were eaten very fast by every member in my family. The prep time took a little bit longer than I had originally expected, but it was so worth it. Also, I suggest making the full batch and using the entire can of pumpkin puree. I halved the recipe and now I have half a can of pumpkin puree in my fridge and I'm not sure what I want to do with it.

Pumpkin Waffles
Recipe from Smitten Kitchen

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar or turbinado
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 large eggs, separated
2 cups well-shaken buttermilk
1 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
Vegetable oil for brushing waffle iron or cooking spray

Pumpkin Ice Cream

I know it's not fall, but I love foods containing pumpkin during every season. I also love ice cream during every season.
So why not have pumpkin ice cream in the summer? I couldn't find a reason why not to have it, either.

I think this would go great with a nice cup of coffee.

Everything goes great with a nice cup of coffee.

Pumpkin Ice Cream

Recipe from Food.com.