Butternut Squash Bread
A delightful and moist bread infused with the natural sweetness of butternut squash and warm spices, perfect for cozy fall days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed butternut squash
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar (or a sugar alternative)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix the wet ingredients: combine mashed butternut squash, maple syrup, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for several days. Consider adding a frosting or transforming leftovers into French toast for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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