"Butternut squash is a very healthy vegetable. It is high in dietary fiber, a good source of potassium and other key nutrients. It also offers a good supply of vitamin A which is essential to protecting our vision. Squash can form the basis for a range of sweet to savory dishes."
Healthy Butternut Squash-Carrot Bread
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 50mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 9 ounce butternut squash
- 3 ounce carrots
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 cup wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup shaved almonds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup Olive Oil
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Step 2
In a food processor, blend together butternut squash, grated carrots, sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla.
Step 3
After a minute, add the flour, baking powder, almonds, cinnamon, oil and a pinch of salt.
Step 4
Blend together until well mixed.
Step 5
Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Step 6
Bake for 45 minutes.
Step 7
Cool before serving.