Best 6 Healthy Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins Recipes

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Butternut squash muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This healthy muffin recipe is spiced with warm autumn flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and is made with whole wheat flour and maple syrup for a wholesome and filling treat. The muffins are also packed with butternut squash, which is a good source of vitamins A, C, and E, as well as fiber and potassium. With their moist texture and sweet and savory flavor profile, these spiced butternut squash muffins are sure to become a favorite in your home.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS



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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

1 cup butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 cup wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup milk, soy
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup applesauce

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



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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

3/4 cup butternut squash, cooked and pureed (original calls for 1 cup)
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter, melted
cinnamon baking chips (optional)
chocolate chips (optional)

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.

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

BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFIN' MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, butternut squash, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, McCormick® Rubbed Sage, Stuffin' Muffins Base, large eggs

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 cup butternut squash, diced into 1/4 in (6 mm) pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon McCormick® Rubbed Sage
1 batch Stuffin' Muffins Base
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grease a muffin tin generously with nonstick spray.
  • Add the butternut squash to a medium bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and McCormick® Rubbed Sage until well coated.
  • Spread the butternut squash in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway, until the squash is tender and starting to brown. Remove from the oven.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  • Add the roasted butternut squash to the stuffing base and stir to combine. Fold in the eggs until incorporated.
  • Spoon about ¼ cup (60 G) of the stuffing into each muffin cup, filling just above the rims. Press down gently with a spoon to release any air pockets.
  • Bake the stuffing cups for 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through and the tops are browned. Let rest in the muffin tin for 20 minutes, then run a knife around the edges of each cup to release.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 3 grams

SPICED SQUASH MUFFINS



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons cold butter

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.

PERFECT BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS



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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

1 small butternut squash
3 eggs
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for butternut squash that is firm and has a deep orange color. Avoid squash that is soft or has blemishes.
  • Roast the squash before using it: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the squash whole or cut it into cubes.
  • Use a variety of spices: The spices in this recipe add a warm and flavorful taste to the muffins. Feel free to adjust the amount of each spice to your liking.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: This will prevent the muffins from overflowing in the oven.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

These healthy spiced butternut squash muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The muffins are also a good source of fiber, vitamin A, and potassium. So, what are you waiting for? Give them a try today!

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