Mini Bundt Cakes with Chayote

 

Mini Bundt Cakes with Chayote squash are low in  calories, fiber packed cocoa powder mini bundt cakes, so light and easy to make !

 

Pear shaped, spiny chayote squash is perfect replacement for finely grated zucchini when making Mini Bundt Cakes with Chayote or any other kind of dessert. To get one cup of finely grated chayote, I used two medium sized fruits to peel. There is rather large seed inside and that’s why it takes two fruits.
It contains 94 percent of water so it’s great to use while cooking to reduce using fat rich ingredients.

The only „problem“  with this low calorie fruit is peeling. You need gloves for this part of work. Once peeled, anything can be done with it. I made these bundt cakes without butter; instead, there is some vegetable oil and sour cream. Pies and crumbles are also great to include this refreshing plant !

 

Chayote is available every autumn and I prepare it raw, sliced or julienned and add to salads or salsa and find it refreshing and healthy. These mini bundts with chayote take you one step further.

If you are interested in savoury version check this one : Meat loaf with Chayote

 

How do you cook chayote ?

Chayote can be cooked the way you would any squash: by boiling, steaming, baking or even grilling.

 

What does cooked chayote taste like?

It has mild taste, like cucumber or zucchini and is lightly sweet.

 

Is chayote healthy ?

It has impressive benefits: rich in nutrients, promote heart health, blood sugar control and support liver function.

 

To get more creative ideas how to use chayote in your kitchen check here