Butternut squash and cranberry muffins are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed all year round. The combination of sweet butternut squash and tart cranberries creates a unique and flavorful muffin that is sure to please everyone. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast option or a tasty snack to enjoy on the go, these muffins are the perfect choice. With their moist and tender crumb and delectable flavor, they're sure to become a favorite in your home.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CRANBERRY MUFFINS
I got some butternut squash and cranberries (both I am not fond of) in my 'Bountiful Basket' last week. Not having a clue what to do with them, I came up with this surprisingly yummy muffin. I made up this recipe with what I had on hand. It is really very light, tasty, and not too sweet. I serve mine with honey or sweetened cream cheese. If possible, always choose organic.
Provided by InvisiGyrl
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Mix flour, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, ground nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and freshly grated nutmeg together in a bowl; fold in cranberries. Beat butternut squash, eggs, coconut oil, safflower oil, and ginger together in a separate bowl until smooth; stir into flour mixture until batter is just mixed. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 61.8 mg, Sugar 17.6 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS WITH CRANBERRIES
Tore this recipe out of an old calendar and recently found the clipping -- haven't made them but they sure sound good, so I thought I'd share!
Provided by Lennie
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F; spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray, or use paper liners; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, spices, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the squash, egg, oil and milk.
- Add the wet ingredients all at once into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined; it's important NOT to overmix.
- Fold in the cranberries.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups and bake in preheated oven for 16 to 20 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the centre of the muffins comes out clean.
- Cool muffins on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.9, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 16.5, Sodium 274, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 17.8, Protein 3.4
CRANBERRY ROASTED SQUASH
I created this recipe one day when I wanted a warm, fragrant side dish. The aroma of the squash and cranberries cooking in the oven is just as heavenly as the taste itself. -Jamillah Almutawakil, Superior, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast until tender, stirring and rotating pans halfway through cooking, 45-55 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For a sweeter muffin, use more brown sugar or add a tablespoon of honey to the batter.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To make the muffins gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and baking powder.
- For a vegan version, use a flax egg (1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water) instead of the egg, and use a plant-based milk instead of the buttermilk.
- To make the muffins ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Butternut squash and cranberry muffins are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for fall and winter. They are moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and tangy taste. They are also very easy to make, and can be made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So next time you're looking for a tasty and festive treat, give these muffins a try!
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