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? ›

Per cup, butternut also offers 3 grams of fiber to benefit gut health. Due to it's high antioxidant activity, and presence of the carotenoid zeaxanthin, research has suggested butternut squash may help protect your eyes from macular degeneration, support heart health and play a role in immune function.

What is the best fall squash? ›

Butternut squash have some of the best flavor of all! Butternut cultivars are pretty consistent when it comes to flavor. All have richly sweet, nutty flesh favored for all kinds of fall and winter cookery.

What is the most delicious squash? ›

  1. 1 • Delicata / Sweet Dumpling. These are the most delectable of the pepo squashes, often much sweeter than their close cousins, the green acorns. ...
  2. 2 • Kabocha. ...
  3. 3 • Butternut. ...
  4. 4 • Acorn. ...
  5. 5 • Spaghetti. ...
  6. 6 • Buttercup. ...
  7. 7 • Hubbard.

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.

Which squash is best for Thanksgiving? ›

Butternut, acorn, spaghetti can all bring big flavor to the holiday table. From acorn to butternut, spaghetti to delicata, don't underestimate winter squash to deliver big flavor to your Thanksgiving table.

Is there a fall squash? ›

Fall/winter squash are hardier outside to survive the season—and those grown at The Chef's Garden combine the best of both world because, inside, they're tender and delicious. We'll highlight two of our favorites. Our butternut squash 898 packs a powerful punch of sweet and nutty flavor in tender, juicy flesh.

What kind of squash did Native Americans eat? ›

Many varieties of squash, another member of the “Three Sisters,” were grown by Native Americans, including acorn, zucchini, pumpkins and gourds.

Which squash is sweetest? ›

Butternut Squash

It is the sweetest winter squash with a thick, bright orange, moist flesh that hides very few seeds. The squash is an elongated pear shape with a thin, pale tan skin that is easy to peel. They usually weigh between 2 and 3 pounds.

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 squash tastes like corn? ›

Delicata Squash: Small and oblong with thin yellow, dark green, and orange striped skin, this squash has a yellow flesh that is sweet, nutty, and corn-like.

Which squash tastes most like pumpkin? ›

Behind the greenish-blue skin of a Hubbard squash is a beautiful orange flesh similar in taste and consistency of a pumpkin. Because of this, it's often used in recipes as a substitute for pumpkin.

Is there a healthy squash? ›

Choosing a squash with no added sugar allows you to savour a flavourful drink without worrying about extra calories. A valuable addition to a healthy lifestyle. Squash can offers a myriad of benefits, such as refreshment, vitamins, and nutrients, particularly when opting for a no-added-sugar variety.

Which is healthier squash or zucchini? ›

First, nutritional values do not vary much between the different varieties of summer squashes (the broader category in which zucchini and yellow squash live, along with many other types!), according to the University of Illinois Extension.

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).

Which squash has the least amount of carbs? ›

Here's a handy reference of popular squash varieties if you want to know how many net carbs are in one cup of squash:
  • Acorn squash: 13 g.
  • Spaghetti squash: 5.5 g.
  • Yellow summer squash: 2 g (!)
  • Zucchini squash: 3 g.
  • Hubbard squash: 15 g.
  • Calabaza squash: 1 g (!!)
  • Delicata squash: 1 g (!!!)
  • Kabocha squash: 9 g.

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