Cinnamon Maple Butternut Squash Bread
Indulge in the deliciousness of Cinnamon Maple Butternut Squash Bread, a wholesome treat that combines warm spices with the natural sweetness of butternut squash and maple syrup. This recipe is perfect for cozy snacks or as a delightful addition to your brunch table. Not only is it low in sugar and high in fiber, but it also offers essential nutrients from whole wheat flour and pureed butternut squash. Each slice provides a comforting flavor that pairs beautifully with your favorite hot beverage. Enjoy this nutritious, easy-to-make bread that’s sure to please everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups pureed butternut squash
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup apple sauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp maple extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: pureed butternut squash, eggs, apple sauce, maple syrup, and optional maple extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
- Grease a loaf pan and pour in the batter. Bake for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg