Butternut Squash Bars
These delicious butternut squash bars are a perfect blend of sweetness and warmth, making them an ideal treat for fall or any cozy gathering. Packed with nutritious ingredients, they are both satisfying and delightful.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cupscooked and pureed butternut squash
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoonbaking powder
- ½ teaspoonbaking soda
- ½ teaspoonground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoonground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoonsalt
- ½ cupbrown sugar, packed
- ¼ cupgranulated sugar
- ½ cupvegetable oil
- 2 largeeggs
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- ½ cupchopped nuts (optional)
- ½ cupchocolate chips (optional)
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- 3
In another bowl, combine the pureed butternut squash, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a rubber spatula until just mixed. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
If using, fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- 9
Once cooled, cut into 12 bars and enjoy!