Butternut Squash Chocolate Chip Muffins

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly moist and flavorful Butternut Squash Chocolate Chip Muffins, the perfect blend of wholesome and indulgent. Made with velvety butternut squash puree, fragrant cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, these muffins capture the cozy essence of fall while staying light and fluffy. Studded with mini chocolate chips, each bite is a delicious mix of spiced warmth and sweet decadence. Ready in just 35 minutes with simple pantry staples, these muffins are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Plus, they’re easy to make and stay fresh for days, making them a go-to treat that’s as convenient as it is satisfying!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cups butternut squash puree
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups mini chocolate chips

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the butternut squash puree, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.

8. Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the tin. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (72.6g)

Calories		250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		12.3 g	16%
	Saturated Fat	3.3 g	17%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	5.6 g
Cholesterol		15 mg	5%
Sodium		144 mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate		32.8 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	2.0 g	7%
	Total Sugars	17.6 g
Protein		3.0 g	6%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		22 mg	2%
Iron		1.2 mg	6%
Potassium		114 mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1332 cal (43.6%%)

Protein: 146 cal (4.8%%)

Carbs: 1575 cal (51.6%%)