BUTTERNUT SQUASH PECAN MUFFINS

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Warmly spiced butternut squash muffins make you look forward to fall. To make it easier, you can use frozen cubed butternut squash.

Provided by Heather McIntosh

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ pound butternut squash, cubed
½ cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup wheat bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground star anise
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¾ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup crushed pecans, or to taste
3 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread butternut squash over a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 25 minutes. Remove and let cool. Leave oven on. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Combine white sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat bran, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, star anise, and allspice in a large bowl.
  • Mix milk, egg, and oil in another bowl. Mash cooled squash with a fork; mix into the milk mixture. Pour over flour mixture and fold until combined.
  • Scoop 1/3 of the batter into each muffin cup. Combine pecans and brown sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle over the muffins.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 144 mg, Sugar 13 g

Nolan Theeng
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These muffins were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and the butternut squash flavor was barely detectable. I won't be making these again.


Bader Altahoos
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but these muffins were surprisingly delicious! The flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the muffins are moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Roche Terblanche
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Yum!


rashid rofi
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These are the best butternut squash muffins I've ever had! They're so moist and flavorful, and the pecans add the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Kwenza Mncwango
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These muffins are so moist and fluffy! The butternut squash flavor is subtle, but it really shines through. I love the addition of pecans, which add a nice crunch.


Crystal Garcia
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my muffins turned out really dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Mathew Allotey Churcher
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These muffins are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're packed with butternut squash, and they're so delicious that they'll never guess they're healthy.


Badasa gonfa
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I've made these muffins several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Ted Aman
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These are the perfect fall muffins! They're so cozy and comforting, and the butternut squash flavor is just divine.


Syed Shah Saud
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Delicious! I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful they were.


Yaziel Perez
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Kashi Multani
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I actually really enjoyed these muffins. They were moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Sabtain Ranjhă
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. They're easy to make and they taste delicious!


duncan maluki
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Meh.


Dipu Saud
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These muffins are amazing! I've made them several times now and they are always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful, and the perfect fall treat.


Leo Wilson
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Not bad! The muffins were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some more moisture next time, maybe with some applesauce or yogurt.


Alice C
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I made these for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the butternut squash. I will definitely be making these again.


Allauddin Khan
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These muffins turned out so moist and flavorful! The butternut squash and pecans were a perfect combination. I added a little extra spice with some cinnamon and nutmeg, and they were even better.