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 for kids 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 toddler breakfast or as a side with soup or chili, such as Vegetarian Bean Chili, White Turkey Chili, or Macaroni Soup. 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 so you know what to have on hand and ready to go.
Quick oats (or rolled oats ground briefly in the blender or food processor) Whole wheat flour: I like to use this whole grain flour to add nutrients, including fiber, and B vitamins. butternut squash puree: You can use puree or Mashed Butternut Squash. Applesauce: You can use store-bought or Instant Pot Applesauce (or apple butter) for this recipe. Maple syrup: I typically make this muffin recipe with maple syrup as the sweetener but it will also work to use honey.
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. TIP: You can bake these ahead of time and warm for 10 seconds in the microwave and serve whenever you’d like!
Best Tips for Success
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. Gluten-free: Use 1:1 style gluten-free flour blend. Dairy-free: Use melted coconut oil or canola oil in place of the butter. IApple butter and applesauce work the same in this recipe. I prefer unsweetened versions of either. You could also make these with an equal amount of canned pumpkin puree. You may also like Fluffy Sweet Potato Muffins, Healthy Pumpkin Muffins, Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins, Veggie Muffins, and my Spinach Banana Muffins.
I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it out in your home, so please comment below! This post was first published November 2018.
