Healthy Butternut Squash-carrot Bread
"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. You can add some spices such as nutmeg and ground cardamom seeds to add more kick. You can also substitute wheat flour for gluten-free rice flour if you have that dietary need. A sprinkle of walnuts would also be nice in this dish."
Serves4
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time50 min
Cooking MethodOven
Ingredients
- 9 ounce butternut squash
- 3 ounce carrots
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cup wheat flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup shaved almonds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cup Olive Oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
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In a food processor, blend together butternut squash, grated carrots, sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla.
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After a minute, add the flour, baking powder, almonds, cinnamon, oil and a pinch of salt.
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Blend together until well mixed.
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Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
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Bake for 45 minutes.
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Cool before serving.