Acorn Squash Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked and pureed acorn squash (steam or roast, then mash until smooth)
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar (lightly packed for sweetness and moisture)
• ¼ cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (sifted for lightness)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts for crunch
• ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries for bursts of sweetness
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips for a sweeter twist
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed for extra nutrition