Spicy Squash Muffins Recipe

Name: Spicy Squash Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 cup light cream; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats; 2 eggs, beaten

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 cup light cream
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
2 eggs, beaten

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
2
Whisk flour, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl.
3
Place butternut squash in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer squash to a bowl; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Add ginger, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix well.
4
Mix cream, sugar, oats, and eggs together in a large bowl. Whisk squash into cream mixture until light and creamy. Stir squash mixture into flour mixture until batter is just combined; fill muffin cups 3/4-full.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin cups before transferring to a serving plate.

1358

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Squash Muffins

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