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    Home » Whole Wheat Butternut Squash Muffins

    Whole Wheat Butternut Squash Muffins

    Updated: Jun 11, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    butternut squash muffins pin

    I was going to name this post "Butternut Squash Muffins Take 2" but then I realized take 1 was more than THREE YEARS AGO and no one probably remembered them but me.

    Anyway, I happened to get my hands on some butternut squash puree.

    It was part of my farm share last week and reminded me of those 3-year-old failed butternut squash muffins. It was time to try them again.

    This time I NAILED them! TWICE!

    Not only did I love them but all three kids (I'm watching my niece for a few days), The Husband, and even my friend who came to visit enjoyed them.

    Little Bean enjoying his Butternut Squash Muffin.
    My niece on her second!

    My first batch was gone the same day and there are only 2 left from batch No. 2. Of course, I made both batches slightly different because I can't help but experiment.

    Here's what I did…

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (180g) (I used both regular and white whole wheat -- both worked great!)
    • ¼ cup almond flour (30g)
    • 2 tablespoon ground flaxseeds (26g)
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ginger
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon allspice
    • 425g  butternut squash puree (16-ounce bag drained -- a can of pumpkin should also work)
    • â…“ cup of honey (113g) OR maple syrup. Both worked great!
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

    Combine the dry ingredients -- flours, flax, baking powder, salt and spices. Set aside.

    In a different bowl, add all the wet ingredients -- butternut squash, honey, egg and applesauce.

    Whisk until well combined.

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined. Don't overmix!

    Pour the batter into a 12-cup muffin tine sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

    Note: I made 15 the first time but they were too small.

    Bake until the muffins are firm to the touch, about 30 minutes.

    Remove from the pan and patiently wait for them to cool slightly before eating.

    He was blowing on it. 🙂

    Here's an inside shot to give you an idea of the texture. I just ate another one!

    📖 Recipe

    butternut squash muffins featured

    Whole Wheat Butternut Squash Muffins

    Give your morning routine a healthy twist with these delicious and easy-to-make wheat butternut squash muffins.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Cakes
    Calories 126 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 180g (I used both regular and white whole wheat -- both worked great!)
    • ¼ cup almond flour 30g
    • 2 tablespoon ground flaxseeds 26g
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ginger
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon allspice
    • 425 g butternut squash puree 16-ounce bag drained -- a can of pumpkin should also work
    • â…“ cup of honey 113g OR maple syrup. Both worked great!
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
    • Combine the dry ingredients - flours, flax, baking powder, salt and spices. Set aside.
      1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, ¼ cup almond flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
    • In a different bowl, add all the wet ingredients - butternut squash, honey, egg and applesauce.
      2 tablespoon ground flaxseeds, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, 425 g butternut squash puree, ⅓ cup of honey, 1 egg, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ¼ teaspoon allspice
    • Whisk until well combined.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined. Don't overmix!
    • Pour the batter into a 12-cup muffin tine sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Bake until the muffins are firm to the touch, about 30 minutes.
    • Remove from the pan and patiently wait for them to cool slightly before eating.

    Notes

    • I made 15 the first time but they were too small.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3790IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Butternut, Muffins, Squash
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    1. char

      December 15, 2014 at 1:27 am

      hi! love your website! thanks so much for the inspiration for new ideas 🙂
      do you think that this will work with a flax egg instead of a regular egg? thank you!

      Reply
      • roni

        December 15, 2014 at 10:09 am

        I don't see why not! Give it a shot and let us know!

        Reply
    2. Gail

      March 11, 2014 at 8:53 am

      These muffins are delicious - I made them last night. I had to substitute in pumpkin but they turned out great.

      Reply
    3. Fiona

      February 27, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Oh my goodness, little Bean looks so adorable!
      And those muffins look pretty yummy to me (and my hungry stomach). I know it says *approximate* nutritional information, but I'm still amazed that there are about 127 calories in each muffin. I think I could eat only these throughout the day for at least one lifetime, haha.
      Thanks for sharing the recipe, I've never tried making a similar form of muffins.
      I love your blog, hope you're having a great day!

      Reply
    4. Kim Fearn

      February 26, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      These look wonderful! I love a good high fiber muffin that tastes great! I will be trying them!

      Reply

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