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Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins

Posted By Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom On In Baking,Bread Recipes,Breakfast Recipes,Budget Friendly Recipes,Healthy Snacks | 43 Comments
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A light and perfect muffin…for snack or breakfast! I try to keep the sugar low in muffin recipes, and I thought these had the perfect sweetness level. And judging by the “mmm” that came from both boys after having a taste, I’d say these were a success!

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Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins

A comforting muffin, perfect for breakfast or snack!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Servings - 24 muffins

Ingredients 

  • 1 banana mashed
  • 1 cup cooked butternut squash (see how here!)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 6 tbsp canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup white flour

Optional Topping

  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  • In stand mixer or mixing bowl, mix banana, butternut squash, eggs, applesauce, sugar, and oil, until well blended.
  • In separate mixing bowl, combine salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, wheat flour and white flour.
  • Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until batter forms.
  • Pour into greased baking cups or muffin tins, and sprinkle with brown sugar-cinnamon topping.
  • Bake at 350. Regular size muffins for 16-18 minutes. Mini muffins for 13-15 minutes.