Just substitute applesauce for oil, pumpkin for eggs, and voila, you have the most moist (apologies to those of you who have a strong aversion to this word) and fluffy pumpkin spice muffins you’ve ever experienced. This is a much healthier way to consume a treat by simply forgoing vegetable oil and eggs (just one egg has 70% the DRI of cholesterol and 8% DRI of saturated fat). Extra bonus: these muffins are nearly fat free and packed with fiber, vitamins A & C, and iron (just to name a few).
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 15 muffins
Ingredients:
1/3 cup applesauce (or 1 small snack pack)
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
1 box vanilla spice cake mix
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and assemble ingredients.
Photo by Katherine Carroll
2. Mix box mix, applesauce, and pumpkin together
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Photo by Katherine Carroll
3. Place batter 3/4 full into 15 cupcake liners.
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4. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes. Tip: stick a toothpick into the center of a middle muffin and if the toothpick comes out clean, the muffins are likely ready.
Photo by Katherine Carroll