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Baked Brown Sugar Cinnamon Acorn Squash

Mouthwatering Baked Brown Sugar Cinnamon Acorn Squash. A simple side dish your whole family will love

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 101 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  2. Cut the squash in half across the center
  3. Score around the seeds and pulp with a knife.
  4. Scoop out the seeds and pulp out of the center of each half
  5. In a small bowl, mix the coconut oil, cinnamon, brown sugar, and honey.
  6. Divide the mixture between the 2 halves and brush/rub the mixture inside each half.
  7. Place them on a baking sheet cut side up
  8. Bake for 45 minutes - 1 hour until the center is tender. When you can stick a fork in it easily it is done.
  9. ENJOY!!

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute maple syrup for the honey.

Nutrition Information

Calories 101kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 373mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 395IU (8%) Vitamin C 11.9mg (13%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101

% Daily Value*

Calories 101kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 373mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 395IU 8%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 13%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.