Fruited Squash Muffins

This recipe comes from the magazine Natural Solutions. I dig squash and I love the idea of using it in unexpected ways--like in fruit muffins.

• Ready In: 33 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  tablespoon orange zest
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup egg substitute
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 1  cup  cooked squash
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped cranberries
• 3⁄4 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped dates

Directions

1. Mix the flours, honey, baking powder, orange zest and cinnamon.
2. Blend in the egg, orange juice, canola oil and cooked squash to form a batter.
3. Add the cranberries, raisins, and chopped dates and stir to blend.
4. Pour into muffin tin and bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.