Spiced Squash Muffins - Oryana

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup whole milk plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted coconut oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non dairy, your choice)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 1/4 cup roasted squash puree (butternut, acorn carnival, kabocha, red kuri are all good)*
• 2 cups all purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries or chocolate chips (optional)