9 Healthy Squash Recipes for the Fall (2024)

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I am thinking the fall is finally here now. The leaves in my yard are slowly turning that yellowish orange color, and pretty soon we will get some….dare I say….snow? It’s unfortunate but in Calgary we get some of the most ridiculous weather, like snow in August, or heat waves in January. Oh well, for right now I’m focusing on the harvest and delicious healthy squash recipes.

For this post I have enlisted in some of the best food bloggers out there to help me out. I scoured the internet and found 9 delicious and creative recipes for different ways to use squash, and these ones don’t disappoint. I love healthy squash recipes. There are so many things you can do with them and so many types!

Don’t worry though, I am taking zero credit for these recipes. I promise. Each picture comes with a link to the recipe and of course I’m giving the blogger all kinds of food blogger love. We have to stick together and look after one another you know! I simply want to share with my followers some amazing food bloggers, introduce them to you and their wonderful creations. These are also in no particular order. I love all of these recipes equally. I know I think I have talked too much! On with the recipes!

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1. Gluten Free Butternut Squash Caramel Cake Bars

Sandi Gaertner is the genius behind Fearless Dining. Her specialty is gluten free baking and she does such a great job. You would never guess that so many of her recipes are completely gluten free. Sandi found out years ago that her whole family has tested postive for gluten intolerance and that drove her to come up with delicious solutions that work well for her families needs. Her blog also showcases restaurants in the Bay area that have gluten free options and she posts information on her blog. Also, look at these bars! They look so fantastic!

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2. Fettuccine in a Creamy Butternut Squash Sage Sauce

The Complete Savorist is the home of Michelle De La Cerda. She is a food blogger who can trace her cooking roots back to her Grandmothers kitchen when she was a little girl. Her recipes are simple, but so delicious. She has quite the story about her personal journey on her About Me page. She is a great person and her blog is full of full flavored recipes. Squash and sage go so well together and Michelle nails this recipe right on the head!

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3. Maple Roasted Pumpkin with Chili and Feta

Nagi Maehashi is behind the food blog RecipeTin Eats. She lives in Australia and has had the opportunity to travel all over the world. Her recipes are designed to be simple, everyday recipes that are fast and fresh. Her blog is full of tasty delicious recipes and this pumpkin recipe doesn’t disappoint!

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4. Spaghetti Squash Lasanga Boats

Lindsay from Pinch of Yumhas probably some of the best food photography out there. Her and her husband Bjork have been running their blog full time for the last couple of years and it is very popular not just among food bloggers, but everyone who is craving a good recipe. They are a great resource for setting up your own food blog and use simple methods to create their dishes. Spaghetti squash is one of my favorites and these lasagna boats look absolutely addicting. Way to go Lindsay!

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5. Butternut Squash Fritters

Chungah Rhee runs the very popular Damn Delicious food blog. She gets millions of views to her blog every month and with pictures like this, are you surprised? She resides in California and creates simple dishes that any home cook can create any day of the week. These fritters do look pretty delicious. Dare I say, damn delicious?

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6. Mashed Acorn Squash

This simple mashed acorn squash dish was created by Katie at Wellness Mama. Her focus is all about creating simple healthy recipes that are nutrient dense and more natural. Having kids really helps you figure out your priorities in life and having her first one made her decide to do something about how her and her family ate.

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7. Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar

Skinny Tastehas been featured on many other blogs and websites. Gina hom*olka is the creative mind behind this food blog and she has done everything from create healthy cookbooks and be featured on the food network. Her recipes are full flavored and focus on being full flavored while still being healthy and nutrient dense.

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8. Butternut Squash Mac ‘n Cheese

Angela created the Oh She Glowsfood blog over 6 years ago and has over 500 recipes and growing. She is an award winning blogger that has created best selling cookbooks, and a lot of her recipes are gluten and allergen free. This butternut squash mac ‘n cheese looks pretty amazing if I do say so myself!

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9. Roasted Delicata Squash

Darya Rose is the person behind Summer Tomatoand is a neuroscience Ph.D as well as author. She teaches you simple methods about how to get healthier and happier without dieting. I really liked this recipe because delicata is a squash that isn’t used nearly as much as a butternut or acorn squash and it has such a good flavor. This is such a simple recipe.

Fall is one of my favorite times of year for ingredients, and I’ve used squash in my fair share of recipes. One of my favorites would be one of my recent posts for a gluten free chicken noodle soup using spaghetti squash as the noodles. This ingredient is so versatile and I thank these bloggers for creating these healthy squash recipes.

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9 Healthy Squash Recipes for the Fall (2024)

FAQs

What is the healthiest squash you can eat? ›

Acorn squash, delicata squash, and butternut squash are just a few examples of winter squash that are as nutritious as they are delicious. Try incorporating the winter squash varieties listed above into your diet this fall and winter for an easy way to care for your health from the inside out.

What is the best winter squash for cooking? ›

Butternut Squash

All have richly sweet, nutty flesh favored for all kinds of fall and winter cookery. The compact variety C. moschata 'Butterbush' (75 days) is short-vined and bears small butternut squash that are dark orange, dense and very sweet on the inside. Vines are quite productive and early to bear.

What tastes better butternut or buttercup squash? ›

Although it looks quite different from the butternut squash the buttercup has a very creamy, orange colored flesh much like that of the butternut. Its flavor is not as rich as the butternut, but is still quite sweet.

Which squash is anti-inflammatory? ›

Butternut Squash's high antioxidant content may have anti-inflammatory benefits, helping to reduce your risk of inflammation-related disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.

What is the healthiest squash to eat for weight loss? ›

One cup of cooked butternut squash has only 83 calories and provides 7 grams of filling fiber — making it an excellent choice to lose excess weight and body fat. It contains both insoluble and soluble fiber. Soluble fiber has been associated with fat loss and decreased appetite.

What is the best squash to eat in the fall? ›

The most popular winter squash varieties include acorn, buttercup, butternut, Hubbard, spaghetti, sweet dumpling, and Terk's Turban. Winter squash is planted in the spring, grows all summer and is harvested at the mature stage in early autumn before the first frost.

What is the sweetest squash to eat? ›

One of the sweetest varieties, the small acorn squash keeps for one or two months, thanks to its thick skin. The skin can be tough to peel, but easily separates from the flesh after cooking.

Which squash is the least sweet? ›

Flavor: No, spaghetti squash doesn't actually taste like spaghetti. It has a tender, chewy, fragile texture, and a very mild flavor. Unlike other winter squash varieties, it lacks sweetness.

What squash tastes like a sweet potato? ›

But delicata squash is my favorite by far. Nicknamed the “sweet potato squash,” it has a sweet, velvety flesh that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. But that's not all. Thanks to its small size and thin, edible skin, it's super easy to work with.

What is the difference between a squash and a butternut squash? ›

Winter squash, such as butternut, spaghetti, acorn or pumpkins, have hard, thick skins, sweet, dense flesh and mature seeds, making them ideal for roasting, mashing or soups. Summer squash, like courgettes and patty pan, have tender, edible skins, edible flowers and a milder-flavoured flesh.

What is the healthiest winter squash? ›

Acorn Squash

Laura Farrell, R.D. mentions eating the fiber-rich skin can promote optimal digestive function. Acorn squash is a good source of vitamin A, magnesium and potassium and is high in vitamin C.

Which squash tastes most like pumpkin? ›

Hubbard Squash

Hubbards are slightly tear-shaped with dark green to pale grayish blue skins and remarkably sweet flesh with a clear pumpkin flavor.

Which is healthier spaghetti or butternut squash? ›

For example, compared to butternut squash, one cup of spaghetti squash has just 1/100 the amount of beta-carotene, a plant compound the body converts to vitamin A and uses to protect our eye health and immune system. And it contains just 1/3 the amount of fiber, folate and potassium.

What is the best squash to roast? ›

I use this method most with butternut squash, kabocha, and sugar pie pumpkins - but it also works great for smaller squash like acorn, delicata, and honeynut if you want to make a stuffed squash dish or eat them as you would a baked potato.

Is there a healthy squash? ›

Our brand new Multivitamin Squash is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins at home. Perfect for the whole family, our Multivitamin Squash is available in three fruity flavours, contains 20% real fruit juice and no added sugar.

Which is healthier squash or zucchini? ›

Is yellow squash as nutritious as zucchini? The two are very similar in terms of their nutrition content and health perks. For example, both are about 95% water, making them low in both calories and carbs, and are decent sources of vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber.

Which is healthier acorn or butternut squash? ›

Acorn squash: It has less vitamin A than butternut but provides even more fiber (9 grams per cup) and potassium (896 mg).

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