Love pumpkin muffins, but want to switch things up every once in a while? These Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins are the muffins for you! They’re a little milder than pumpkin muffins, but with all the great fall flavor and sweet, moist muffin goodness. Plus, they’re 100% whole wheat and won’t put you into a sugar coma! I originally published this recipe way back in 2010, but it has received a photo update and I thought it deserved to be re-shared. So, enjoy!
If you’ve never used butternut squash in a non-savory recipe before, you’re in for a big treat with this muffin recipe! I love the mild, sweet flavor of butternut squash – and it doesn’t disappoint when mixed with warm spices, nutty flax, and tart dried cranberries.
The butternut squash and mashed bananas keep these muffins moist, and the whole wheat pastry flour keeps them light and fluffy. Make sure you pick up whole wheat pastry flour, not regular whole wheat flour! It’s ground much finer than regular whole wheat flour, so it doesn’t make your muffins dense and grainy 🙂
If you can find canned butternut squash puree, buy it and save yourself some time! Or, you can cut a butternut squash in half and roast it flesh side down at 350 for about 45 minutes, then puree all the flesh and use it for soup, these muffins, and anything else where you want a milder winter squash flavor than pumpkin!
These muffins make your whole house smell like fall while they bake, which is a big bonus. They definitely top my list of favorite muffins for a cozy weekend breakfast (or make-ahead breakfast for any day of the week)!
Here’s the full recipe:
Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins are the perfect healthy fall treat - moist and fluffy, yet oil-free and 100% whole wheat! Great for make-ahead breakfasts or an easy snack! Preheat oven to 350. Mix dry ingredients together in one bowl, and wet ingredients together in another bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined. Spoon the mixture into a non-stick or paper-lined muffin tray. Sprinkle with raw oats to make them look pretty, if you'd like! Bake for about 25 minutes, until a knife comes out clean. Enjoy! Spiced Butternut Squash Recipe
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Looking for more fall baking recipes? Here are some of my favorite breads, muffins, and treats for chilly days!
- Healthy Pumpkin Muffins (or bread) of Deliciousness
- Sweet Potato Cranberry Coconut Muffins
- Whole Wheat Pumpkin Goji Biscotti
- Paleo Pumpkin Muffins
- Fresh Cranberry and Walnut Pumpkin Bread
- Apple Walnut Spelt Crunch Muffins
- Baked Apple Cinnamon Oat Bars
Have you ever baked with butternut squash?
