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Updated: September 17, 2021/ First Posted: September 17, 2021Amy Palanjian 16 Comments

With a dose of butternut squash and apple butter, these Butternut Squash Muffins pack a lot of flavor, moisture, and nutrition in one easy to eat, delicious package. They’re a healthy muffin to serve at any time of the day.

Butternut Squash Muffins

The warm spices of fall pair with butternut squash puree in these easy muffins. They’re just sweet enough to be enticing and have whole grains in the mix.

I love making super healthy muffins that can be breakfast, a snack, or an easy side dish. In fact, muffins are one of the things I make almost every week because I love having them on hand in the fridge. Let’s be real… sometimes us parents need a hand-held meal just as fast as the kids do!

We love them as an easy breakfast or as a side with soup or chili.

TIP: With both a vegetable and a fruit packed inside, these are an extra-nutritious snack.

Ingredients You Need

Here’s what you’ll need to make these healthy muffins:

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the easy process involved in making this muffin recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information.

1. Preheat the oven and grease a muffin tin.
2. Stir together the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients in two separate bowls.
3. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups,.
4. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out cleanly.

TIP: You can bake these ahead of time and warm for 10 seconds in the microwave and serve whenever you’d like!

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This post was first published November 2018.

Butternut Squash Muffins

These moist muffins are great on their own or topped with butter, honey, or apple butter. Try them for breakfast, snack, or as a side for dinner.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Muffins

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Calories 138 kcal

Ingredients 

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• 1 cup quick oats (or rolled oats ground briefly in the blender or food processor)
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup butternut squash puree
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup apple butter or applesauce
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled (or canola oil)
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease 10 cups of a standard muffin tin.

• Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl.

• Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, using about ¼ cup batter in each one.

• Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out cleanly. Let rest in the pan for a few minutes, then remove from the pan and let cool on a wire rack.

Notes

• Store for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge or in a zip top freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Use leftover mashed butternut squash or canned or baby food squash puree.
• Top with apple butter, cream cheese, nut or seed butter, or regular butter as desired.
• You can use pumpkin puree instead of butternut squash if desired.
• Apple butter and applesauce work the same in this recipe.
• Dairy-free: Use nondairy milk and neutral oil.
• Gluten-free: Use a 1:1 style cup for cup gluten-free flour and certified gluten-free oats to make these gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mg

Keyword butternut squash muffins, healthy muffins

Filder Under:Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Muffins, Nut-Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian