Breakfast for 12
Chai-Spiced Squash Muffins
Mix mashed roasted squash with honey, eggs, whole wheat flour, and chai spices, then bake tender muffins with a simple glaze.
$3.13for 4 servings
$0.78 per serving$3.13 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsBack to schoolFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $1.27Typical price |
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.38 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup salted butter
- 1 heaping cup finely mashed or pureed roasted butternut squash
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 pinch sea salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Melt the butter, then whisk it with the mashed squash, eggs, honey, almond milk, and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, allspice, and salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until set in the centers.
- Melt the remaining butter and stir it with powdered sugar, honey, and sea salt to make the glaze.
- Cool the muffins for 5 minutes, spread on the glaze, and finish within 40 minutes total.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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