Caffeine Free Maple & Apple Cider Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash gets a serious glow-up here, roasted at high heat until the edges caramelize and then finished with a sticky, fragrant glaze that clings to every golden cube. The combination of pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos creates a sweet-tart depth that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Warm spices — ground ginger, turmeric, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon — layer in earthy, aromatic notes without any bitterness or buzz. Every single ingredient in this dish is naturally free of caffeine, so there's no label-scanning required and no hidden stimulants to worry about. Coconut oil keeps things rich and helps the squash develop those deeply caramelized edges that make this side dish genuinely craveable. A scatter of fresh thyme at the end adds a herby brightness that pulls the whole plate together. This one works just as well alongside a weeknight roast chicken as it does anchoring a holiday spread.
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4 servings
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 ½ lb), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with the melted coconut oil, salt, ground ginger, and ground turmeric until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between the pieces.
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