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Cinnamon Maple Greek Yogurt Squash Casserole

Try this fun and healthy twist on classic sweet potato casserole!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
  • cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 3 tablespoons almond meal/flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Squash Casserole

  • 3 pounds of squash peeled and cut into approximately 1-inch cubes
  • 5 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly grated if possible
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

Streusel Topping

  • In a bowl, combine the oats, pecans, almond flour, cinnamon and salt.
  • Add in the cold cubed butter and maple syrup and work the mixture together until small crumbles form.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Squash Casserole

  • Preheat oven to 350°F, and spray an 8x8 baking dish or similar size with cooking oil.
  • Add the cubed squash to a large pot, cover it with water and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until the squash is tender.
  • Drain the squash and cool for 5 minutes.
  • Add the squash to the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment in place, or put it in a large bowl if using a handheld mixer.
  • Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt and maple syrup to the squash and beat on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add in the egg and beat for another minute or until fully incorporated.
  • Add in the Greek yogurt and beat for another minute.
  • Pour the squash mixture into the prepared baking dish and top evenly with the streusel.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes or until hot and starting to brown around the edges.
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