Healthy Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins Recipe

Name: Healthy Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, white sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
3
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.
4
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling cups about 1/2 full.
5
If desired, drop a few chocolate chips or cinnamon chips on top of the batter.
6
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.
7
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.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Healthy Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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