Brown Sugar Butternut Squash Bread {Vegan}

I’ve just returned from a trip to Florida and realized it’s already time to start giving you guys some recipes for fall! Even though Arizona doesn’t cool down until October, it’s beginning to look a lot like fall for the rest of you.  My favorite time of year.  This Brown Sugar Butternut Squash Bread was an experiment of sorts, but can I just tell you…my house smells A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

This bread is not unlike a pumpkin bread, but instead of pumpkin, I used roasted butternut squash that I seasoned with my homemade pumpkin pie spice blend.  I added a pinch of black pepper for added spice and of course, brown sugar.  Applesauce is our egg-replacer in this recipe and also adds moisture.

So let’s get started, shall we?

The first step is made easier by a good vegetable peeler.  I’ve mentioned this one before, but a good vegetable peeler not only eases peeling oddly shaped produce, but also reduces waste.  I found mine on Amazon and I absolutely love it.   Cut off both ends of the butternut squash and peel until you get to the darker orange color.  I then halve the squash and remove the seeds.

Cut into cubes and sprinkle with the seasoning mixture.  I tossed with 1 teaspoon of oil and baked at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes.  I then added a few tablespoons of water to the pan, tossed and baked until they were just fork-tender.  The squash is cooled for a few minutes and transferred to the mixing bowl.  Beat until you get a smooth puree and add the remaining ingredients.  Spoon into desired loaf pan(s) and bake at 325 degrees until a toothpick inserted comes clean.

This recipe makes 1 standard loaf or 6 mini loaves as I’ve done here today.  If you’ve followed me for awhile, you know I am obsessed with this Wilton pan (found on Amazon).  I wrap the individual loaves in foil and freeze.

These cakes are very moist, so cool for only about 10-15 minutes in the pan and immediately remove to finish cooling on a rack.

These were  difficult to resist biting into when warm.  I don’t know why, but I prefer to refrigerate my breads.  I like them cold with a dab of vegan margarine.  Soooo good!

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Brown Sugar Butternut Squash Bread {Vegan}

Author Veg Life Staff

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 C All Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Pinch of Black Pepper
• 1/2 C Sugar
• 1/2 C Brown Sugar
• 1-1/2 C Pureed Roasted Butternut Squash
• 1/2 C Unsweetened Applesauce
• 3/4 C Oil + 1-2 tsp for baking the squash

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Prepare baking pan by spraying with a non-stick cooking spray.
• Cut the ends off of a butternut squash and peel away enough of the skin to reveal the bright orange flesh.
• Slice in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
• Cut into 1" cubes.
• On a baking sheet, add 1-2 tsp Oil and the squash. Toss with the spices and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, add 2 Tbl water and toss. Continue to bake until fork tender. This will depend on how large you cut the squash.
• Once complete, remove to a rack to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the squash and beat until you get a smooth puree.
• Add the remaining ingredients. Do not over beat.
• Spoon into a loaf pan (or evenly distribute amongst mini pans) and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes for a standard loaf pan (or 30-35 minutes for mini loaf pans). You will know they are done when a toothpick inserted comes clean and the edges are golden.
• Allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove to a rack to continue cooling completely.
• Once completely cool, wrap with foil. This is a very moist bread, so I like to refrigerate. If you are doing the mini loaves, wrap individually and freeze.
• Serve with a dab of vegan margarine.