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Paleo Butternut Squash Muffins

26 Oct

These paleo butternut squash muffins are a healthy, gluten free, and nut free breakfast that kids love and moms love to serve. Packed with a classic fall vegetable puree and naturally sweetened with banana, these muffins are the perfect grab-and-go morning treat!

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These veggie-loaded butternut squash mini muffins are paleo, and free from refined sugar. A healthy muffins kids LOVE!

I might have spent a little too much of my precious ‘free time’ trying to perfect these paleo butternut squash muffins. Maybe it’s the type A, OCD-like tenancies I have, maybe I just wanted to get it perfect for all of you, or maybe I’m just a crazy baker lady that talks to her oven. Or just crazy period. I’m not sure.

I wasn’t even planning on sharing this recipe on my site until my kids at ALL FOUR batches of muffins I made (you know, trying to perfect them). That folks, is called a mom win without trying to be super mom. Queue the applause.

These paleo muffins are make with butternut squash and sweetened with banana. Dairy free, nut free, and gluten free

If you followed my muffin journey on Instagram stories, you know the problem I had with these babies (and yes, they are babies since I baked them in a mini muffin tin), is that they came out slightly mushy inside the first few attempts. It was driving me bonkers!! I mean, my kids didn’t care, but I couldn’t share a mushy muffin recipe. What kind of food blogger would that make me?!

But I made an executive decision (since I’m kind of the executive here at Physical Kitchness) to post ’em! After I got them juuuuuuust right of course.

These gluten free, dairy free, and nut free mini muffins are packed with veggies, and kids love them!

Look, if you’re looking for a beautiful breakfast baked good you can share with everyone at the office and have people saying, “Oh my gosh Carol, you need your own baking show!”, then these probably aren’t it. Actually, your name is probably more like Jessica or Sarah or Kristie anyway…#childrenofthe80’s

But if you’re looking for a breakfast treat that is sweetened naturally with banana and a pinch of pure maple syrup, that the kids will love, and you’ll feel like Daniel Tiger’s mom serving (that tiger lady is perfection), this is your muffin. It’s basically like feeding the little ones veggies for breakfast. IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?! Yes, yes it is. And they’ll like it. Truly. I could have played around to lessen the squash and add other components to these paleo butternut squash muffins aim for perfect texture, color, buoyancy (is that term even used in baking?), and visual appeal, but my goal was VEGGIES. Kids consuming veggie overrules any prior logic or rational thinking. Am I right?!

A delicious muffin made with butternut squash, banana, tapioca and coconut flour

These paleo butternut squash muffins have a super moist center, making it a great option for even itty bitty ones (like my 14-month-old, still with only 4 teeth). And they’re gluten free, dairy free and nut free. Allergy moms of the world – I got your back!!

Be sure to skim these notes for some things to keep in mind!

  • I used the canned butternut squash from Trader Joe’s. If you’re grocery store has canned butternut squash, DO THIS. It saves so much time! You could certainly roast your own butternut squash and puree as well
  • Cook time may vary, but typically 30 minutes is the golden ticket. If the muffins still haven’t ‘set’ after 30 minutes, keep them in another 5-7 minutes or so
  • I tried these baked in a mini muffin tin (featured in these photos) and a normal-sized muffin tin. The mini tin seems to be better, since the muffins cook more throughout the center. Although I should note, the baby loved the mushier ones in a regular muffin tin! Get the mini muffin tin I used HERE.
  • These muffins are not overly sweet. If you think you need to add a little more sweet to these veggie-loaded, bite-sized baked goods, add more maple syrup to taste
  • You can sub the eggs for a chia egg or flax egg replacement

These paleo veggie muffins are packed with butternut squash, and taste delicious! Nut free, dairy free, gluten free. Kid and baby approved!

In need of more healthy ideas the kids will love? Be sure to check out the “Toddler Approved” category in my recipes. To view, click HERE.

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Paleo Butternut Squash Muffins

These gluten free, dairy free, and nut free mini muffins are packed with veggies, and kids love them!

★★★★★

4.7 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Physical Kitchness
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Ingredients

  • 15 ounces butternut squash puree
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. In a small bowl, combine the tapioca flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the butternut squash puree, banana, maple syrup, and eggs. Mix until combined
  4. Next, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating on low using an electric mixer – just until combined. Do not over-mix
  5. Spray a mini muffin tin with oil and scoop one heaping tablespoon of the muffin mixture into each mold. The molds should be roughly 3/4 full
  6. Place the mini muffin tin into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes
  7. Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the tin then gently remove and cool on a wire rack

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About Chrissa

I'm Chrissa - a lover of cooking, hater of spiders, fitness enthusiast, red lipstick wearer, mom and wife. Here you will find healthy recipes the family will love, step-by-step workout tutorials, meal planning guides and wellness tips.

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Comments

  1. Dyanne says

    October 26, 2017 at 8:50 am

    Thank you for this recipe. I have an 18 month that just decided she hates breakfast. These look like the perfect thing to trick her with!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      She’ll be so deceived 😉

      Reply
  2. Carolyn says

    October 26, 2017 at 9:06 am

    Do you think you could sub in acorn squash? Asking because I have half a cooked one in my fridge! These look so yummy!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      Yep!!

      Reply
  3. Jessica Hansen says

    October 27, 2017 at 5:53 am

    what would you say the serving size is on these? Thanks

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      It should yield around 24 mini muffins

      Reply
  4. Emily Swanson says

    October 30, 2017 at 7:20 am

    I’d much rather have a baked good that is simple and delicious and packed full of yumminess like this one, because it’s so fun to try baked goodies from my friends, knowing that you spent a lot of time developing the recipe. <3

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:53 pm

      You are the baking queen too!

      Reply
  5. Lindsey says

    November 3, 2017 at 9:47 am

    Ok, I’ve made these muffins 3x’s this week and still can’t get enough!
    First time they were really mushy (I used a regular muffin tin), still delicious! I also used tin liners cuz I was feeling lazy about cleaning the pan after (horrible idea) they stuck to the papers. Second time I made them mini and they were so good! Although impossible not to eat 8 in one sitting (it’s like a handful if popcorn, right?)

    I even gave two to one of the kids I work with who has autism spectrum disorder and has had terrible food aversions and HE GOBBLED THEM UP! I was in total shock. This is a kid who only eats graham crackers and Oreos for snack!

    Last batch I made both mini and regular sizes and cooked the bigger ones for a few minutes longer and they were perfect! Everyone I’ve shared with has raved about how good they are! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE!!!
    (It won’t let me rate these 5 stars for some reason but I definitely would!!)

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:52 pm

      Awe Lindsey – your feedback is so awesome. THANK YOU! So happy to hear they were a hit!

      Reply
  6. Michelle Callahan says

    November 4, 2017 at 3:25 am

    I made these and they are delicious. I didn’t have the tapioca flour so I used almond flour and it worked great. Mine were a little mushy in the center but I think I should have let them bake longer. Honestly though, I like them a little mushy in the center. So good I am making again this afternoon! Thanks for another great recipe!!! You made following my Whole30 and then transitioning to a paleo diet so simple and delicious for me! And your sense of humor is just a bonus! Thank you for being you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      Thanks for the feedback and the sweet comment Michelle!

      Reply
  7. Ruby says

    December 6, 2017 at 11:42 am

    Question. I don’t have coconut flour in the pantry. Do u know offhand if almond flour would work?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 6, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      This recipe is pretty finicky (can easily stay mushy in the center) so I felt like coconut flour really helped soak up the moisture from the butternut squash. I’m not sure I would try it but if you do, let me know!

      Reply
  8. Linda says

    February 6, 2018 at 7:34 pm

    Do you know the caloriecount on a regular size muffin? I am doing my fitness pal. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 11, 2018 at 2:24 pm

      I’m sorry, unfortunately I don’t!

      Reply
  9. Christy says

    April 16, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    I have an allergy to bananas. Any idea what I could substitute for the banana?
    TIA!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 16, 2018 at 8:43 pm

      Try omitting completely and sweetening more with maple or honey!

      Reply
  10. Mandy says

    April 19, 2018 at 8:39 am

    My 4.5, 3yo and 15mo just ate an entire batch in two days! And I didn’t feel bad about it because veggies! Thanks so much!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 24, 2018 at 3:45 pm

      ROCK ON! Love it!

      Reply

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