Sweet Breakfast Butternut Squash Crumble Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups organic all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup organic brown sugar
• 1 cup butternut squash puree ((You can see How to Make Homemade Puree in Blog Post))
• 2 large organic eggs, at room temp.
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup organic vegetable oil ((See Notes!))
• 1/2 cup Almond milk, unsweetened ((You can use your fave plant-based milk; I like to use creamier milks for the best texture))
• 1 cup organic all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup organic brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 Tbsps unsalted butter, partially melted

Instructions

1. 1

   --- TO MAKE THE MUFFINS: ---

2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 375 Fahrenheit. Lightly grease the standard muffin pan, line the wells with liners.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, butternut squash puree, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla, mixing together until combined.

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   Next, stir in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and sea salt and mix until just combined.

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   NOTE: The batter should look moist, but thick where it's 'scoop-able' but not easily poured. If way too thick, add 1-2 Tbsps more milk. If too runny, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.

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   Divide the batter evenly among the wells of the prepared muffin pan.

7. 7

   --- TO MAKE THE LIGHT CRUMBLE TOPPING: ---

8. 8

   In a bowl, add the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and partially melted butter, mixing until it becomes "crumbly" in texture and moistened when touched with your finger.

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   Now, evenly sprinkle the crumble topping atop each muffin batter until fully covered.

10. 10

    --- BAKE THE MUFFINS: ---

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    Bake muffins for 20 to 24 minutes or until the centers come out clean. Once fully baked through, remove from oven and let the muffins cool in the pan before removing.

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    To serve, enjoy muffins along with your favorite coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.

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    Bon Appetit!