Butternut Squash Chia Spelt Waffles

As Fall sets in I load my refrigerator with Butternut squash and make its puree in big batches. It’s easy to make Butternut Squash puree and takes hardly any time. It’s as simple as to peel, chop, boil and mash. It can be frozen for use as and when needed. So my idea is to have enough butternut squash puree before Thanksgiving this year so I can just pull it out of my freezer and turn it into any recipe I want and to compliment my idea I came up this healthy Butternut Squash Chia Spelt Waffles for Thanksgiving Brunch.

We all prepare for Thanksgiving dinner but the morning meal is equally important so why not start the beautiful day with some deliciousness while we prep for the evening and of course some late night shopping 🙂

These waffles get ready in just about 20 minutes. All you need to do is whip up all the ingredients, warm the waffle iron (preferably nonstick) and bake these waffles. In just few minutes, serve these Butternut Squash Chia Spelt Waffles to your family while you are still prepping for the grand finale dinner 🙂

To make it even more wholesome drizzle maple syrup generously, top it with your choice of fruits and nuts and some cream if desired. I enjoyed my waffles as is because the sweetness was perfect for me but my family loved them with lots of maple syrup. When I served these waffles we were immediately energized and satisfied and it was a picture perfect day when we all contributed for the grand dinner that entire day. (We decided to try out some new recipes since there are still few days left for Thanksgiving). Yashvi especially was so chirpy and cheerful all day long and helped me with stirring and whipping and baking and her giggles and laughter was all over my home.

Finally, at the end of the day we all rehearsed by enjoying the successful recipes and laughed over some failed recipes and before we went to bed we were ready with the dinner menu along with grocery list. I am going to treasure this day all my life 🙂

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!

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Butternut Squash Chia Spelt Waffles

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Serves 5

Per Serving 218 calories

Fat 3 g

Carbs 43 g

Protein 6 g

5

Ingredients

• 2 cups butternut squash (chopped)
• 1 tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 cup whole grain spelt flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

1. In a saucepan combine butternut squash pieces and add just enough water to cover the squash pieces. Boil until squash softened and can be mashed with a spoon in the same water. After mashing let it cool.
2. In the meanwhile soak chia seeds in 3 tbsp. warm water for few minutes until it is jelly like consistency.
3. In a mixing bowl combine Spelt flour, baking powder and salt and mix until no lumps are left.
4. Now add all the ingredients to it including the mashed squash and soaked chia seeds.
5. Mix well and form a thick batter.
6. Warm a nonstick waffle griddle and grease it. Pour about ½ cup of the batter on the griddle and cook crisp or your desired texture. Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

Notes

Do not drain the water of the squash. Mash the squash in the same water with a spoon to make it a paste like consistency.

If desired adjust the temperature of the waffle griddle according to your manufacturer instructions.This recipe yields 6 inches 5 waffles.