Fall Produce is Nutrient-Rich

Dessert

Total time: 35-40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 (18 oz) box yellow cake mix
6 tablespoons butter, melted
13 oz jar pumpkin butter
3 eggs
1 tablespoon flour
cup sugar
cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Reserve 1 cup of cake mix and set aside.
Mix remaining cake with 6 tablespoons melted butter and 1 egg. Press mixture lightly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Mix pumpkin butter with remaining 2 eggs and milk, and pour over cake mixture in pan.
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.

NOTES

Makes 16 squares.

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!