Applesauce Squash Muffins

Applesauce can be used as a substitute for oil or butter in baking recipes to reduce the fat content while adding moisture and flavor.

This is vegan recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Applesauce Squash Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Squash
• 1 cup Applesauce
• 2 cup Flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the squash and applesauce.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the squash mixture and stir until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, beat the egg and then add it to the batter along with the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.