Winter Squash Chai Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Winter Squash Chai Bread
45 min.
10
277kcal

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Winter Squash Chai Bread: A Cozy, Vegetarian Treat Ready in 45 Minutes!

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of winter with this delightful Winter Squash Chai Bread. Perfect for those chilly evenings, this vegetarian recipe is not only easy to make but also promises a rich, aromatic experience that will have your house smelling like a cozy winter wonderland in no time.

With a base of mashed winter squash, this bread is infused with the exotic spices of chai, including cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper. The addition of nuts adds a delightful crunch, while the blend of sugar and vanilla ensures a perfect balance of sweetness.

This recipe is incredibly versatile, as it can be enjoyed as a beverage, a drink, or simply a comforting slice of bread. It's the perfect addition to your holiday table or a cozy weekend brunch. Best of all, it's ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy cooks.

At 277 calories per serving, this Winter Squash Chai Bread is a guilt-free pleasure. The caloric breakdown features a healthy mix of protein, fat, and carbs, ensuring you're nourishing your body while satisfying your taste buds.

So, why not give this recipe a try and embrace the warmth of winter with every bite? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 lb butter at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup chai concentrate 
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom black
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • cup winter squash such as butternut or acorn cooked mashed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • blender
  • loaf pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add squash, eggs, chai, and vanilla and stir until well blended.
  4. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices, and nuts and stir just until evenly moistened.
  5. Pour batter into a buttered 8-inch loaf pan.
  6. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of bread comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.
  7. Let cool at least 10 minutes.
  8. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories277kcal
Protein7.21%
Fat45.49%
Carbs47.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.71
Glycemic Load
21.08
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
10.362173883811%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.16mg
Catechin
0.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.95mg
Epicatechin
0.25mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.69mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
1.1mg
Theaflavin
0.19mg
Thearubigins
9.59mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.26mg
Theaflavin-3,3'-digallate
0.21mg
Theaflavin-3'-gallate
0.18mg
Gallocatechin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.14kcal
13.86%
Fat:14.28g
21.97%
Saturated Fat:6.55g
40.93%
Carbohydrates:33.41g
11.14%
Net Carbohydrates:31.62g
11.5%
Sugar:10.82g
12.03%
Cholesterol:61.58mg
20.53%
Sodium:577.71mg
25.12%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:5.09g
10.19%
Vitamin A:2854.74IU
57.09%
Manganese:0.58mg
28.84%
Selenium:12.14µg
17.35%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.32%
Folate:63.54µg
15.88%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.23%
Iron:1.83mg
10.14%
Phosphorus:95.73mg
9.57%
Vitamin B3:1.85mg
9.23%
Calcium:81.24mg
8.12%
Copper:0.16mg
7.88%
Fiber:1.8g
7.2%
Magnesium:25.44mg
6.36%
Vitamin C:5.08mg
6.16%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.19%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.87%
Potassium:161.09mg
4.6%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.06%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.67%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.8%
Vitamin K:1.51µg
1.44%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.33%
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