{"id":37746,"date":"2021-10-12T11:00:19","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/?p=37746"},"modified":"2023-01-11T11:07:54","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T17:07:54","slug":"chai-spiced-butternut-squash-muffins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/chai-spiced-butternut-squash-muffins\/","title":{"rendered":"Chai-Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins with Salted Honey Glaze"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fluffy butternut squash muffins infused with homemade chai spices, then topped with a simple salted honey glaze that truly takes these to the next level. These fall inspired, freezer-friendly butternut squash muffins are easy to make and have hints of caramel flavor thanks to a touch of brown butter. Perfect with a cup of coffee!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Yoooooo the muffin queen is back with one of my absolute favorite muffins of ALL freaking time.<\/p>\n

I don’t say that lightly considering how many delicious healthy muffin recipes<\/a> I have on the blog. There are certainly plenty to choose from, but these butternut squash muffins<\/strong> are simply OUTSTANDING and one of those recipes I kept making over and over again for weeks.<\/p>\n

*Pours a cup of coffee, inhales a butternut squash muffin*<\/p>\n

This recipe began when I was sitting on my computer staring over my kitchen island at a lonely butternut squash on the counter. I thought to myself, why not throw it in a muffin and see what happens?<\/p>\n

Maybe add some brown butter and chai spices? Oh and what about a ridiculously easy sweet and salty glaze too? Uh huh honey, this is gonna be good.<\/p>\n

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How to roast butternut squash for muffins<\/h2>\n

First, be sure to check out our tutorial on how to peel & cut butternut squash<\/a>, then I recommend following my instructions on how to roast a halved butternut squash here<\/a>. You’ll end up with tender, sweet butternut squash flesh that can easily be mashed for these muffins. Just make sure you discard the skin before adding to muffin batter.<\/p>\n

Key ingredients in butternut squash muffins<\/h2>\n

These easy butternut squash muffins are made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your cupboard. They’re fluffy, naturally sweetened and the perfect way to use up butternut squash (or acorn squash, sweet potato or pumpkin!). Here are a few key ingredients you’ll need to make these muffins extra special.<\/p>\n