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Butternut Squash, Spinach & Feta Muffins

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Grain/Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cubed butternut squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 ½ cups Almond Flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
  • ¼ cup almond milk
  • 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 cup feta diced
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds,and cut into 1cm sized cubes. Place the cubes on a baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside
  • In an electric mixing bowl combine the almond flour, eggs, lemon juice, baking soda, mustard, paprika, melted butter (or coconut oil) and almond milk, blend until well combined
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir in the spinach, feta and butternut squash
  • Line a muffin tray with paper liners
  • Fill each muffin cup to the top with batter. Sprinkle the tops with pumpkin seeds and gently tap the seeds so that they bake into the batter. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes
  • Once golden on the top, remove from the oven and insert a toothpick in the center to ensure its cooked through.