Is Acorn Squash Paleo?

Yes! Acorn squash is a paleo wholefood. This recipe is also GAPS friendly. All pumpkins and squashes are paleo friendly, so long as you don't mix them with non-paleo foods. If you are concerned about the sugar or carbohydrate content of this dish, use less sweetener.

How Do You Know When Acorn Squash Is Ripe?

Acorn squash are ripe when the skin is dark green and hard. The stem will become hard when they are ready to be picked. Unfortunately, once they are picked they don't ripen anymore, so make sure that they are fully ripe before buying.

How To Cook Acorn Squash For A Baby (Paleo, GAPS)

Description

This yummy acorn squash puree is a great first food for baby or vegetable side dish. It can also be added to muffins, breads, pancakes or more.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large acorn squash
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Honey (to taste, if required)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut the acorn squash along one of the natural lines. Follow the cut all the way around. You can change direction if you need to.

Pull the sides away from one another until it splits.

Place the squash, cut side up, in the pan. Cover with aluminum foil if you want to.

Bake at 400 for 1 hour. When finished, use a large spoon to scoop out the flesh.

Place the scooped out squash into a medium-sized bowl. Add other ingredients

Puree until smooth

Notes

We find this recipe sweet enough for an after dinner treat.

If you need it sweeter, simply add a little honey or maple syrup.

This puree goes great in muffins!

Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 45
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Acorn squash