Spiced Squash Muffins Recipe

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When I created these moist muffins one day with our garden-fresh squash, my 3 year-old son kept asking for more. That batch disappeared quickly... and so did the second one! We especially like the topping of brown sugar and cinnamon, which adds a sweet crunch. -TaeRee Glover Nelson, Nebraska

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Spiced Squash Muffins Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
20 15 35

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 teaspoons cold butter

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, squash, corn syrup, butter, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourth full. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 296 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 259 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Spiced Squash Muffins in Taste of Home August/September 2004, p32

Tip

Big Batch Baked Goods

We enjoy homemade baked goods for breakfast, but I don’t have time to bake each morning before school. So I devote 1 day a month to making large batches of cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, cream cheese rolls and muffins. I place them in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags labeled with the date. (They freeze for about 2 months.) On busy mornings, it’s a snap to pop a few in the microwave to warm. The kids love the fresh-baked flavor. —Lori T., New London, Texas

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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2012 by CountryGirl21406

These were so good! Must try.

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2012 by JenfromFlag

Very YUMMY! These muffins disappeared as quick as they came out of the pan.

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by ahalbersma

my picky little eaters loved them!

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2011 by sstetzel

Mommykba
Is there anyway this could be made with yellow summer squash?

No they are really two completely different vegetables.

This muffin recipe is made with yellow summer squash though...

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Yellow-Squash-Muffins

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2011 by Mommykba

Is there anyway this could be made with yellow summer squash? Or does anybody know of a quick bread/muffin recipe that you could make using yellow squash similar to zucchini bread?

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2011 by cariley

These taste like fall in a muffin cup! Great way to use butternut squash.

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by robbync

Very good! Added 1/2 cup apple sauce and cut back the sugar and eggs by 1/2, also added cinnamon. Was terrific! My guests and kids loved them - thanks for sharing!

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2009 by mom23kids

So good, can't wait to offer to the kids, won't tell them they are eating squash! I used 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 all purpose and only 1 whole egg with 1 egg equivalent of whites. Turned out great. Thanks for sharing, I can see why it won a blue ribbon

 
 

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