What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Chow Down: Yumolicious GF Harvest Muffins! Have you discovered the silky taste of almond butter lately? I recently came across a gourmet item that enhanced the almond butter with cinnamon and chia seeds. Because it works with this muffin recipe, I went ahead and used it. Obviously, if chia seeds are not your thing, no worries. The butternut squash is the star attraction, in my opinion. It has a natural sweet flavor that surpasses the pumpkin patch variety that is more common. Since I recently made a batch of glazed pears, they were added to the “harvest”, but you can certainly substitute with a delicious apple instead. If I haven’t piqued your interest by now, let me further add the fact that these yumolicious muffins are gluten-free. See? It works. You learn something new everyday.
YUMOLICIOUS GF HARVEST MUFFINS
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butternut squash purée
1 cup almond butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pear, finely chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon almond flour
2-3 tablespoons old fashioned oats
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°. Use muffin cup liners for 12 muffins. Line the muffin tin; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine butternut squash purée, almond butter, maple syrup, beaten egg, cinnamon, and baking soda. Mix well. Fold in the chopped pears. Fill each muffin cup 3/4 full. For the topping, mix brown sugar, softened butter, almond flour, and old fashioned oats. Mixture will be crumbly. Sprinkle each muffin with streusel topping. Top with sunflower seeds. Bake 30-35 minutes or until muffins pull away from paper liner. Watch carefully.
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Again, it looks lovely, Gail,
Thank you.
Joanna
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I had butternut squash purée at a coffee shop. It was blended into the coffee. One sip and I thought I was in Heaven. It’s that good. ☕️🍂
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Looks delicious. Great recipe 👍
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Thank you. It is blessing to receive your praise. 🌟✨💫
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My pleasure
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I have a butternut pumpkin (our term in Australia) in the fridge!
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Oh, perfect! If you like, add a tablespoon of purée to your coffee. You may even sprinkle on a little cinnamon or nutmeg. It’s ah-mazing! ☕️🍂
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These have tons of texture!
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Indeed. That’s the way we roll. 😜🍂
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Healthy choices make for happy eating. 😋🍃
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So true, Gail! Only with a healthy input you can get a wonderful output. 😉 Think on the money most of our fellow citizens are spending for motor oil. Lol xx Michael
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You had me going there, Michael. I was expecting you to compare it to food…when suddenly you began talking cars. 🤣🤣🤣
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This is artwork, you are not allowed to eat. Lol Thank you, for another great idea, Gail! Its wonderful to be able to use chia seeds. xx Michael
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I must disguise as much as possible. 😜🍃
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Lol – Well done, Gail! 🙂 xx
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Those muffins are OUTrageous! With some cafe . . even better.
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I’m always amazed when different ingredients come together in a delightful taste. I guess it goes to show you how many variations there are when it comes to food. 😋🍃
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It’s so true, Gail. And you are expert at such things.
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As long as my husband is willing to broaden his tastebuds, it has become a delicious adventure. Some guys would turn up their nose and say, “You expect me to eat that?!” 😜🤣
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Haha!
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