Sweet Butternut Squash Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 cup mashed butternut squash
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter, mashed butternut squash, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until combined.
5. Stir in the milk.
6. Slowly add the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
8. Spoon the batter into a lined or greased muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Butternut squash is a type of winter squash that has a sweet, nutty, and creamy flavor.
• It is high in fiber, vitamin A, and potassium.
• The bright orange color of butternut squash comes from the high levels of beta-carotene.