
5.0 from 15 votes
Brown Sugar Spaghetti Squash
Brown Sugar Spaghetti Squash is baked to perfection and served topped with a buttery mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 462 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Optional:
- 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lightly brush a baking sheet with oil or nonstick baking spray.
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise from stem to tail and scrape out the seeds.
- Melt coconut oil and drizzle it over the inside of the squash. Use your hands or a brush to evenly distribute on the inside of the halves.
- Place squash, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet or baking dish.
- Place into oven and roast until tender, about 45 minutes to one hour, depends on the size of the squash. The squash is ready when its easy pierced with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let rest until cool enough to handle.
- Using a fork, scrape the flesh to create long strands.
- Add butter to a medium bowl and microwave for about 40 seconds to melt.
- Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until fully combined.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the spaghetti squash.
- Top with walnuts, pecans and raisins if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
197mg
(8%)
Potassium
413mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
815IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
5.5mg
(6%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462
% Daily Value*
Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
Protein | 3g | 6% |
Fat | 35g | 54% |
Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
Fiber | 5g | 20% |
Sugar | 20g | 40% |
Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 6% |
Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.