Butternut Muffins

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Butternut muffins are moist, flavorful treats with a hint of sweetness and spice, perfect for breakfast or snack time, appealing to both kids and adults.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 c. mashed, cooked butternut squash or sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. milk

Instructions

  1. Sift dry ingredients together: flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine mashed butternut squash with milk, then add vegetable oil and beaten egg.
  3. Combine the two mixtures with as little beating as possible to maintain lightness.
  4. Fill 12 greased muffin tins three quarters full with the batter.
  5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

502 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.9g 14% DV
Total Fat 20.7g 27% DV
Carbs 77g 28% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 13.2g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12691mg 100% DV
Potassium 356.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 79.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 267.5mcg 30% DV
Vitamin C 14.1mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1655.5mg 100% DV
Iron 6.3mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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