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
• All-purpose flour 1 ¾ cups Sifted for lightness
• Baking soda 1 teaspoon Leavening agent
• Baking powder ½ teaspoon Supports rise
• Ground cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoons Signature spice note
• Ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon Warms flavor profile
• Salt ½ teaspoon Balances sweetness
• 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