Best 12 Sweet Butternut Squash Muffins Recipes

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Butternut squash muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with grated butternut squash, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, milk, and butter. The muffins can be customized with different spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, and can be topped with nuts, seeds, or streusel. Butternut squash muffins are a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. They are also relatively low in calories and fat, making them a healthier choice than other baked goods.

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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 MUFFINS WITH A FROSTY TOP



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My kids love these squash muffins. They taste a bit like carrot cake, as the two vegetables are very similar - I've simply swapped carrots for squash. Both of them are wonderful carriers of flavors like cinnamon, cloves and vanilla. The skin of a butternut squash goes deliciously chewy and soft when cooked, so there's no need to peel it off. Give these little cakes a go - they're a perfect naughty-but-nice treat. And a great way of getting your kids to eat squash!

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

14 ounces butternut squash, skin on, deseeded and roughly chopped
2 1/4 cups light soft brown sugar
4 large free-range or organic eggs
Sea salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
2 heaping teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Handful of walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clementine, zested
1 lemon, zested
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup sour cream
2 heaping tablespoons icing sugar, sifted
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out
Lavender flowers or rose petals, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line your muffin tins with paper cups.
  • Whiz the squash in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the sugar, and crack in the eggs. Add a pinch of salt, the flour, baking powder, walnuts, cinnamon and olive oil and whiz together until well beaten. You may need to pause the machine at some point to scrape the mix down the sides with a rubber spatula. Try not to overdo it with the mixing - you want to just combine everything and no more.
  • Fill the paper cups with the muffin mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Check to see whether they are cooked properly by sticking a wooden skewer or a knife right into one of the muffins - if it comes out clean, they're done. If it's a bit sticky, pop them back into the oven for a little longer. Remove from the oven and leave the muffins to cool on a wire rack.
  • As soon as the muffins are in the oven, make your runny frosted topping. Place most of the clementine zest, all the lemon zest and the lemon juice in a bowl. Add the sour cream, icing sugar and vanilla seeds and mix well. Taste and have a think about it - adjust the amount of lemon juice or icing sugar to balance the sweet and sour. Put into the fridge until your muffins have cooled down, then spoon the topping onto the muffins.
  • Serve on a lovely plate (on a cake stand if you're feeling elegant, or on a rustic slab if you're more of a hunter-gatherer type!), with the rest of the clementine zest sprinkled over. For an interesting flavor and look, a few dried lavender flowers or rose petals are fantastic.

SWEET BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS



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A little sweeter, a little fluffier, a little tastier than the original, but with more fat and calories. Makes a beautifully bright-colored muffin perfect for the fall table. An excellent way to use the squash.

Provided by KP

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

cooking spray
1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
water, as needed
¾ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup oats
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare 12 muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners and prepare the liners with cooking spray.
  • Put squash into a roasting pan with cut sides down. Pour enough water into pan to fill 1/2-inch deep.
  • Roast squash in preheated oven until flesh is easily pierced through with a fork, about 45 minutes. Remove roasting pan and reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Scoop hot squash into a large bowl and mash until no large chunks remain. Stir sugar and butter into the squash.
  • Whisk flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat eggs, milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Stirring constantly, add a spoonful of squash mixture into the egg mixture to temper it before adding egg mixture to the squash mixture; stir.
  • Fold flour mixture into the squash mixture until just incorporated; spoon into muffin tins. Top each with a pecan half.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 191.6 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

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

SWEET SQUASH (MINI) MUFFINS



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These are so light, moist, and yummy! I don't even care for yellow squash! So just try them! They are excellent for Thanksgiving dinner, with an autumn mulligatawny soup, or just as a snack with jam and tea! I prefer them as mini muffins, however the originally recipe cooked the batter as 18 full muffins. Even as a full muffin per serving, these are low in fat & sugar for a muffin too! This list of ingredients comes from Julia Richardson of Monroe, Michigan. I clipped it from a reader's share section of a magazine.

Provided by Gaia22

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups sliced yellow squash (about 2 pounds)
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup skim milk
1/3 cup margarine, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Bring to a boil the water and the squash. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Mash the squash. Using a strainer, drain well. Discard liquid.
  • Preheat oven to 375-degree F.
  • Mix the squash, milk, margarine, and eggs well. Set aside.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; and create a well in the center.
  • Place squash mixture in the well, stirring until the dry ingredients are just moistened.
  • Split batter evenly among muffin pans sprayed with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes in a 375-degree F oven. Remove from pan; let cool on wire rack.
  • These only last about 3-5 days max. before spoiling (less if left out, more if stored in refrigerator). Good for freezing though! Defrost in refrigerator or microwave.

CINNAMON BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS



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A light and perfect muffin...for snack or breakfast! I try to keep the sugar low in muffin recipes, and I thought these had the perfect sweetness level. And judging by the "mmm" that came from all three of my kids after having a taste, I'd say they were a success!

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Breakfast

Time 28m

Yield 24 regular muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 banana, mashed
1 cup cooked butternut squash
4 eggs
1/3 cup applesauce
1/3 cup white sugar
6 tablespoons canola oil or 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a stand mixer or mixing bowl, mix banana, butternut squash, eggs, applesauce, sugar and oil until well blended.
  • In separate mixing bowl, combine salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, wheat flour and white flour.
  • Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until batter forms.
  • Pour into greased baking cups or muffin tins, and sprinkle with brown sugar-cinnamon topping, if desired.
  • Bake at 350°F. Regular size muffins for 16-18 minutes. Mini muffins for 13-15 minutes.
  • Makes 24 regular size muffins, 48 mini muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 193.6, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2.4

SAVORY LOWER-CARB BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS



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I wanted a quick bread that I could actually eat while on a low-carb diet. They are so moist! The rosemary and brown sugar makes them savory and sweet. My husband and I eat them for dinner and breakfast.

Provided by clarkandstephaniemoore

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Savory Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar replacement (such as Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend)
¾ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups pureed cooked butternut squash
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Prepare 24 muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  • Beat eggs, flour, brown sugar replacement, olive oil, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl until smooth. Add squash, oats, and rosemary; stir until you have a smooth batter. Divide batter between prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 111.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

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.

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.

FRAN'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS



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I came up with this recipe as a way to sneak healthy vegetables in my children's nutrition. These also make awesome cupcakes and my little ones love them.

Provided by Franfran

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cubed
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
½ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
ground nutmeg to taste
1 ½ cups self-rising flour

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add butternut squash, cover, and steam until tender, about 25 minutes. Mash squash with a potato masher in a bowl and cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 15 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until mixture is foamy. Pour milk slowly into butter mixture while beating.
  • Fold mashed squash, baking soda, and nutmeg into butter mixture. Fold flour into squash mixture, folding from the bottom of the bowl to the top. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake muffins in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 304.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFIN' MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY



Butternut Squash Stuffin' Muffins Recipe by Tasty image

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

YELLOW SQUASH MUFFINS



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These muffins are so moist and golden, they're sure to become an instant family favorite. They have a delicate squash flavor.-Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add squash. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash; stir in the butter and egg. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in the squash mixture just until moistened., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for butternut squash that is firm and has a deep orange color. Avoid squash that has soft spots or bruises.
  • Cook the squash properly: For best results, roast the squash in the oven until it is tender and caramelized. You can also microwave the squash, but be careful not to overcook it.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the muffins will taste. If you can, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the muffins tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the muffins at the right temperature: The ideal baking temperature for butternut squash muffins is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Baking the muffins at a higher temperature will make them dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect butternut squash muffins every time. Here are some additional tips for making butternut squash muffins:
  • Add a streusel topping to the muffins for a crunchy texture.
  • For a sweeter muffin, add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup to the batter.
  • For a spicy muffin, add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
  • Butternut squash muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

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