Cinnamon Roast Butternut Squash

Looking for a kid-friendly way to serve squash? This Cinnamon Roast Butternut Squash is sweet, cozy, and packed with fall flavor! Roasted with maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon, it’s a simple, nutritious side dish that both kids and adults will love. Maple syrup and cinnamon bring out the natural sweetness of butternut squash, making every bite of this easy butternut squash recipe taste like fall. Cinnamon Roast Butternut Squash is a perfect way to introduce the little ones to the wonders of winter squash, all while making mealtime fun and enjoyable for the whole family.

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 89 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cups - butternut squash
2 teaspoons - olive oil
¼ tsp - ground cinnamon
1 tbsp - maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Place the squash on a baking sheet, drizzle or spray with oil and toss to coat well.
Bake for 40 minutes or until fork-tender. Keep an eye on them, as every oven cooks differently! Remove from oven, sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle with the maple syrup. Toss to coat, return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes.

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