Best 6 Acorn Squash Muffins Recipes

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Acorn squash muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy the fall harvest. These muffins are made with whole wheat flour, acorn squash, and spices, making them a healthy and filling snack or breakfast option. The acorn squash adds a slightly sweet and nutty flavor to the muffins, while the spices give them a warm and inviting aroma. With their moist and fluffy texture, these muffins are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or a healthy snack, acorn squash muffins are a great choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ACORN SQUASH MUFFINS



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Provided by allen

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup acorn squash (mashed)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease muffin tins, or line with paper cups. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large mixing bowl and toss to mix. Add eggs, mashed squash, butter and sugar and beat just until mixed; the batter should not be smooth. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pans, filling each cup almost to the top. Bake for about 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

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!

WINTER SQUASH MUFFINS



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Moist, scrumptious and studded with raisins, these easy muffins from Mary Detweiler in West Farmington, Ohio make a lovely breakfast treat or round out a meal with fall-fresh flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup pureed cooked winter squash
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, squash, buttermilk, honey and butter. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill half full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SQUASH MUFFINS



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This is a great recipe for a delicious fall muffin. The nutmeg and cinnamon are so delicious and add a lot of flavor!-Salem Cross Inn, , West Brookfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg and baking soda. In another bowl, combine the eggs, squash and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ACORN MUFFIN



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Through the creative process that is cooking, we came up with one of our fantastic creations we affectionately call the Acorn Muffin. This sweet and palate-cleansing treat is served with many of our flavorful meals (16 to be exact) at the Acorn Grill.

Provided by AcornGrill

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons melted butter
¾ tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ tablespoon white vinegar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
¾ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Whisk sugar and butter together until sugar is mostly dissolved. Stir in baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add vinegar. Pour in flour slowly; make a small indent in the flour. Crack egg into the indent. Mix batter slightly and gradually pour in milk, mixing until just combined. Fold in Cheddar cheese.
  • Spoon batter into the muffin cups until 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 358.2 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS



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These muffins are so delicious. I made this recipe because I couldn't find squash muffins that were very tasty. You won't be able to keep these on the table.

Provided by Lindsay Ho

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound peeled, seeded and cubed butternut squash
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
¾ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 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, 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. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 128.5 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe acorn squash with deep green skin and a firm, heavy feel.
  • Pierce the squash with a fork several times before baking to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake the squash until it is tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
  • Let the squash cool slightly before handling.
  • Scoop out the seeds and pulp from the squash and mash it until smooth.
  • Add the mashed squash to the muffin batter according to the recipe.
  • Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full and bake according to the recipe.
  • Cool the muffins in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Acorn squash muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy this healthy fall vegetable. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With so many variations to choose from, there is sure to be an acorn squash muffin recipe that everyone will love. Acorn squash muffins are a great way to sneak more vegetables into your diet. They are also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are easy to make, and they can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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