Butternut Squash Muffins With Cranberries Recipe

Fall in love with these delightful Butternut Squash and Cranberry Muffins! A treasured recipe rediscovered, these muffins combine the sweetness of butternut squash with the tartness of cranberries for a perfect autumn treat. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, they're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack. Get ready for a taste of autumn!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 292.9 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Butternut Squash Muffins With Cranberries

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How to Make Butternut Squash Muffins With Cranberries

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the cooked butternut squash until smooth. Stir in the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in the cranberries and chopped pecans (optional).
  6. Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

6g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Butternut Squash Muffins With Cranberries?

Butternut Squash Muffins With Cranberries takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Butternut Squash Muffins With Cranberries?

Butternut Squash Muffins With Cranberries has approximately 292.9 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Butternut Squash Muffins With Cranberries?

The key ingredients for Butternut Squash Muffins With Cranberries are All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Cinnamon, Mace, Nutmeg, Ground Cloves. See the full list with measurements above.

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