Spring is almost here-time to use the winter squash cooling in the basement!  Bake the squash, puree in the food processor with cocoa and maple syrup  The result is a delicious nutrient dense treat with 5 grams of fiber. 

Butternut Squash Pudding

3 Servings (6 Tablespoon Each) 

Roast whole butternut squash for 1 hour at 425F. Cool slightly to handle. Peel and remove any seeds and strings.

 

Puree squash flesh with cocoa and sweetener. Add additional flavorings as desired. Mine has ground almonds.

 

1 cup squash

3 Tablespoon 100% Cacao powder

2 Tablespoon maple syrup

2 Tablespoon ground almonds

 

I serve mine with vanilla skyr (a cultured milk product similar to yogurt) to add protein. The parfait has 5 Tablespoon of skyr.

 

Nutrition Information of parfait per serving: 

Calories 118

5 grams fiber

7 grams protein

8 grams added sugar