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Best Butternut Squash Blondies

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250
Delight in these moist and flavorful blondies infused with roasted butternut squash, spices, and white chocolate chips for a perfect fall treat.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 1/2 cups butternut squash, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Black pepper to taste Black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg, grated
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 tbsp brown butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast and puree the butternut squash, then cool.
  • Melt butter until nutty, then cool. Whisk eggs and sugar, then add butter, squash, vanilla, and salt.
  • Mix in dry ingredients just until combined, then fold in chocolate chips, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Cool before slicing.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix to keep blondies tender.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butternut squash