Description
Roasted Butternut Squash Maple Bars are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with the rich flavor of maple syrup. These bars are soft, moist, and packed with warm spices, making them a perfect dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (1 cup) roasted butternut squash, mashed
- 150g (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 150g (3/4 cup) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 180g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 60ml (1/4 cup) pure maple syrup
- 50g (1/2 cup) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For the Maple Glaze, you will need:
- 60ml (1/4 cup) maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the butternut squash by washing, cutting, and scooping out the seeds.
- Roast the butternut squash in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 30 to 40 minutes until tender.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in the mashed butternut squash and maple syrup.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then spread the batter into a prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely, then prepare the maple glaze and drizzle it over the bars before slicing.
Notes
- Choose a butternut squash that feels heavy and has smooth skin.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing the amount of brown sugar or maple syrup.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For vegan alternatives, replace eggs with flaxseed meal or chia seeds and use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Roasted Butternut Squash Maple Bars, dessert, fall treats, healthy snacks