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Cinnamon Maple Butternut Squash Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 210
A moist and flavorful bread combining the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg with the natural sweetness of butternut squash and maple syrup.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet ingredients

  • 1½ cups butternut squash (pureed)
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • ¼ cup apple sauce
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp maple extract (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl; combine wet ingredients separately.
  • Combine wet and dry mixtures until just blended, then pour into a greased loaf pan.
  • Bake for 65-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cover last 10-15 minutes if browning too quickly.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before baking.
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread, butternut squash, maple