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Acorn Squash Bread

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
Enjoy this Acorn Squash Bread recipe along side your morning coffee or served warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 301 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer or oven
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 measuring utensils
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 8½-by-4½-inch loaf pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 acorn squash about 2 cups pureed or mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted melted butter, plus more for greasing the pan  1 stick
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour 
  • 1½ tsp baking powder 
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: toasted walnuts or bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Squash

  • Cut the acorn squash in half and remove the seeds. 
    Roasting: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 35-45 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
    Air Frying: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (190°C). Cut the halves into smaller pieces to fit in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, or until the flesh is tender. 
    Allow the acorn squash to cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh. In a large bowl, mash squash with a potato masher until smooth. Alternatively you can puree it in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Step 2: Preheat Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 8½-by-4½-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In a large bowl,  stir together approximately 2 cups of pureed squash, eggs, sugar, melted butter or oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.

Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients

  • In the same bowl, sift in the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir the mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.

Step 5: Bake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

  • Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
  • Optional: Add a handful of chopped bittersweet chocolate or walnuts to the batter before baking for extra flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1177mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 614IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg
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