Name: Butternut Squash Muffins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 14 oz (400g) butternut squash deseeded, with or without the skin and chopped; 10 1/2 oz (300g) light brown sugar; 4 large eggs; Salt; 10 1/1 oz (300g) plain flour; 2 heaped tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon (to your taste); 3/4 cup (175 ml) olive oil

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Want an easy and healthy muffin recipe? Butternut Squash Muffins are just what you need. Whip up a batch (or two) in only 30 mins. Make ahead and freeze till needed.

I love a muffin or two. I also love butternut squash. So it was an easy leap to whip up Butternut Squash Muffins that rock my world like you would not believe. These are great for breakfasts, snacking and lunch boxes.

Why You’ll Love These Butternut Squash Muffins

These are super simple to make – aka you do not even have to peel the butternut squash if you don’t want to.
You get to do it all in a food processor. See, I told you they were easy.
They freeze very well and so I kinda overdo it when making them. Seriously, I have been known to make 36 in one go just so that my butternut squash stash does not go to waste. But then, that’s breakfast sorted for a few weeks as I just throw them in the oven in the morning and they are ready by the time the coffee is done.
The have less sugar than regular muffins so are not too sweet. Certainly a healthier treat.
The kiddoes will love them. They are mini chef-approved. Yeap, those hidden vegetables being snuck in the muffins go down a treat.

How To Make Butternut Squash Muffins.

Get ready for me to show you how easy it is to make these muffins.

Whizz the butternut squash in a food processor until it is finely chopped.
Add in the sugar and eggs and whizz till mixed.
Add in the rest of the ingredient and whizz again until just combined.
Fill the muffin cases and bake.

Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Muffins

Yes, you can make Gluten Free Butternut Squash Muffins. Simple swap the flour for gluten-free flour and gluten-free baking powder and you are good to go.

Acorn Squash Muffins

Yes, you can also make these Acorn Squash Muffins. Simple swap the butternut squash for acorn squash and cook as normal. Happy eating.

Winter Squash Muffins

If you prefer you can make these as Winter Squash Muffins. Again it is as simple as swapping butternut squash for various other winter squashes. Seriously have fun with the various squash muffins you can dream up.

Can You Freeze Muffins For Later?

Yes, you can certainly freeze muffins for later. Let the muffins cool down, then place the freezer bags and freeze. Do freeze in individual portions if you just want to grab one at a time for breakfast.

Of course, freeze more in each pack if you are feeding a crowd at breakfast. These muffins will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.

More Muffins Recipes

For more muffins, recipes why not try some of these below

Chocolate Banana Muffins.

Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins.

Seriously easy Vegan Blueberry Muffins.

Butternut Squash Recipes

This is the second recipe in my pantry staple spotlight on butternut squash. Here are a few butternut squash recipes for you to try:

So try these easy Butternut Squash Muffins and I dare you not to go overboard just like me.

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