09/23/2025
If you can’t tell, I really embrace the fall feels and flavors especially when it comes to acorn squash! Acorn squash is one of my favorites and has lots of health benefits. Do you know that one cup of acorn squash gives you 9 g of fiber? It supports digestion, satiety, and blood sugar balance. It contains carotenoids which fights oxidative stress and inflammation. It’s also a good source of calcium, magnesium, potassium. Acorn squash is excellent for immunity, gut health, blood sugar balance, and muscle support.
This may seem intimidating with all the components, but trust me, it’s worth it! And with some basic meal prep, it’s easy to go for the week!!
For this recipe, I cut in half one acorn squash, brushed it with avocado oil, put upside down on a roasting pan and roasted for 25 minutes at 425°F. At this point, you can let cool slightly before filling or put in fridge for use the next day. I personally did the night before a while I was preparing stuffed sausag acorn squash for dinner!
At this point, I prepared some pumpkin Chia seed pudding:
In a small mason jar I combine 2 1/2 tablespoons of Chia seeds, with a half a cup of unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup, quarter teaspoon cinnamon, a splash of vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of pumpkin purée. Mix together well and refrigerate for a minimum of four hours or overnight.
I also filled the acorn squash with pumpkin Greek yogurt. I mixed together approximately a half a cup of Greek yogurt, 2 to 3 tablespoons of pumpkin purée, small drizzle of honey, generous amount of cinnamon to taste.
The last component I made was stewed apples. Peel and dice one large organic apple. I lightly sautéed in a pan with coconut oil, and some cinnamon. My apple was sweet enough without adding any maple syrup, but can add if needed. Once apple is tender, it’s ready to go! Note: stewed apples in his form are really good for gut health.
Assembly:
Layer your pumpkin Chia pudding, Greek yogurt, stewed apples in your acorn squash, half. Top with pecans, pumpkin seeds, raisins, h**p seeds, and flax seeds, if desired!! Makes 2 Servings with approximately 20 grams of protein and lots of fiber.