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Healthy Butternut Squash Muffins

Healthy Butternut Squash Muffins

With these Healthy Butternut Squash Muffins, your kitchen will fill with the warm aroma of chai spices, creating a sense of calm and comfort.

  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats*
  • 1½ tablespoons chai seasoning (or pumpkin pie spice)
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (plain or vanilla)
  • 1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or mild-flavored oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: turbinado sugar for sprinkling
  • *Oats are blended into flour before mixing.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Heat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with parchment liners or lightly grease with spray.
  2. Make the Oat Flour: Puree oats in a blender or processor until flour-like. Add chai seasoning, baking soda, and salt. Pulse briefly to combine.
  3. Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, mashed squash, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine Batter: Add dry oat mixture into the wet bowl. Stir gently until just combined, leaving a few small lumps.
  5. Portion the Muffins: Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  6. Add Crunch (Optional): Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the tops for sparkle and slight crunch.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the pan rest on a rack for 5 minutes. Remove muffins and serve warm or let cool fully.
  • Author: Sanji
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes