ACORN SQUASH MUFFINS

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Categories     Bread     Squash     Breakfast     Dessert     Thanksgiving

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup acorn squash puree
2 Eggs
1/2 cup Canola Oil
1/4 cup Low-Fat Buttermilk
1 cup White Sugar
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon Ground Clove

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners or use a silipat muffin mold.
  • Take your acorn squash and cut it in half vertically. Remove seeds and pulp. Lightly rub 1/2 teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil onto the raw squash and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Place squash on a greased cookie sheet, skin side up for about 45 minutes, or until the raw squash is soft and can be easily scooped out with a spoon. Once done, scoop out enough squash for about a cup to be pureed. Place in a blender or food processor and puree. I add a little bit of olive oil (about 1/2 teaspoon) to help add some liquid so it will puree easier.
  • Once you have a cup of pureed acorn squash, in a large bowl mix together the puree, eggs, oil, buttermilk and white and brown sugars until thoroughly combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. If you are going gluten free, add in your xanthan gum with the dry ingredients.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Combine just until incorporated; do not over mix. Pour into the prepared muffin pan.
  • Bake in preheated over for 17 to 19 minutes.
  • Makes 18 muffins. Oh...and these are amazing topped with a little bit of butter! See below!

Renah Joy
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I'm not a fan of acorn squash, but I thought I'd give these muffins a try. They were surprisingly good! I'll definitely be making them again.


Nathan Anderson
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These muffins are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Belal Hosan
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds for the walnuts. The muffins were still delicious!


Abdulsamad Suleiman
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I think these muffins would be better with a little less sugar.


Matt Warren
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I followed the recipe exactly and the muffins didn't turn out well. They were dry and crumbly.


Sherita Simpson
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These muffins were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Ibhu Poudel
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I made these muffins with gluten-free flour and they turned out great! They're a delicious and healthy snack.


Rumana Sharmin
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These muffins are the perfect fall treat. They're warm, comforting, and full of flavor.


Mercades Galindo
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I love the texture of these muffins. They're so moist and fluffy.


ShadIna_Red_Wolf Alpha Gamer
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I've made these muffins several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


M Ahsan
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These muffins are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. They're also a great way to use up leftover acorn squash.


Emon Enon
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but I thought I'd give these muffins a try. I was pleasantly surprised! They're really good.


Arlene Mohammed
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These muffins are so easy to make and they're so delicious! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Ghaith Mohamad
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I made these muffins for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Ev
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They're moist and flavorful, and the acorn squash adds a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.