breakfast•brunch•gluten free•grain free•vegetarian
Protein-Packed Breakfast Acorn Squash
For High Blood Sugar
High Fiber
255 kcal
7 gfat
37 gcarbs
14 gprotein
Nutrition Notes
For Blood Sugar High *
Brown sugar and honey may raise blood sugar, but cinnamon and high protein from Greek yogurt can hel...
High Fiber *
Acorn squash is high in fiber, complemented by Greek yogurt for protein and pecans for healthy fats....
* Gluten is an early-stage product and can make mistakes. Verify its outputs.
Ingredients
- 1 medium acorn squash
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt, divided
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Preparation
- 1
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. - 2
Step 2
Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Place halves facing up on foil-lined baking sheet. - 3
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together coconut oil and cinnamon. Use your fingers to rub each half of the flesh of the acorn squash with the coconut oil and cinnamon mixture. - 4
Step 4
Place 1 teaspoon of brown sugar in the middle of each half and rub into the squash. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until squash is fork tender. - 5
Step 5
Once squash is done, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes then place on plates or put in tupperware if you are planning to enjoy this later. - 6
Step 6
When ready to serve, make sure squash is warm then scoop 1/2 cup yogurt into each squash half. Drizzle each with a teaspoon of honey and pecans. Serves 2. Enjoy! Bon appetit!
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