Pumpkin squares (light)

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBaking powder
1teaspoonBaking soda
teaspoonGround cinnamon
½teaspoonNutmeg
4Egg whites + 1 whole egg
16ouncesPumpkin
cupSugar
cupUnsweetened applesauce
cupVegetable oil
1teaspoonVanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350f. In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another large bowl, beat together eggs, pumpkin, sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture; beat well. Pour batter into a 9x13-inch baking dish that has been coated with nonstick vegetable spray. Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan before serving. Makes 18 generous squares.