Looking for a delicious and wholesome snack or breakfast option? Look no further than these healthy spiced butternut squash muffins! Made with whole wheat flour, oats, and packed with nutritious butternut squash, these muffins are a guilt-free treat that will keep you feeling full and satisfied. With a touch of sweetness from maple syrup and a hint of spice from cinnamon and nutmeg, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite. And the best part? They are incredibly easy to make! In addition to the classic spiced butternut squash muffins, this article also offers variations for chocolate chip muffins, streusel muffins, and even a gluten-free version. Each recipe is packed with flavor and nutrition, making them a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying snack or meal. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to indulge in the deliciousness of butternut squash muffins!
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
PERFECT BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS
Similar to pumpkin muffins, these are a great way to use up butternut squash and are not too high in sugar. Even my picky husband enjoys these! Feel free to play around with the spice amounts to your liking.
Provided by cezeigler
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 20 muffin cups.
- Cut a 1/2-inch hole into the larger part of the squash and cover with a damp paper towel.
- Cook squash in a microwave oven in 3-minute increments, turning slightly after each increment, until squash can be easily pierced with a fork, 9 to 12 minutes. Set aside until cool to the touch, about 20 minutes.
- Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Measure 1 1/2 cups squash into a large bowl. Mash eggs, water, vegetable oil, white sugar, and brown sugar into the squash. Whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin pie spice into the squash mixture until you have a smooth batter. Fold raisins and walnuts into the batter.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups to about 1/2 to 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 406.4 mg, Sugar 25.7 g
SPICED SQUASH MUFFINS
When I created these moist muffins with our garden-fresh squash, my 3 year-old son kept asking for more. That batch disappeared quickly...and so did the second one! We especially like the topping of brown sugar and cinnamon, which adds a sweet crunch. -TaeRee Glover, Sedan, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, squash, corn syrup, butter, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourth full. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HEALTHY BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS
These muffins are full of flavor. If you don't have pumpkin pie spice use the following: 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/8 tsp all spice, 1/4 tsp nutmeg.
Provided by FirstChoiceHealthyF
Categories Breads
Time 55m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
- In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil squash 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, drain, and puree in a food processor.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix together milk, egg and applesauce. Stir in squash. Fold the squash mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened.
- Spoon batter into the greased muffin pan, filling cups about ½ full. Bake 20 minutes.
HEALTHY SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS
I found these on Allrecipes.com this morning while searching for a recipe to use up some cooked squash. They rose beautifully, and were so light and fluffy that it was hard to believe they were healthy! The original posting was by Lindsay Ho. I made a few changes in the recipe which I will post here. The original called for 1/2 c sugar, but for us 1/3 c was just perfect. Proceed according to your family's preferences :). I also added chocolate chips and cinnamon chips to the tops, which the kids loved!
Provided by smellyvegetarian
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, white sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix together milk, egg and butter. Stir in squash. Fold the squash mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling cups about 1/2 full.
- If desired, drop a few chocolate chips or cinnamon chips on top of the batter.
- Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from muffin pan and cool on a wire rack.
- Please note: From reviews on Allrecipes the cooling time is really important; apparently these are pretty doughy when they first come out of the oven.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut butternut squash, which is often available in the produce section of grocery stores.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
- Fill the muffin tins about 2/3 full. This will help prevent the muffins from overflowing.
- Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help prevent the muffins from breaking apart.
- Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze the muffins for up to 3 months. To freeze the muffins, place them in a single layer in a freezer-safe bag or container. When you're ready to eat them, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for a few hours.
Conclusion:
These healthy spiced butternut squash muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack. They're easy to make, and they're packed with flavor. The muffins are also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these muffins a try!
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