Pumpkin Spice Butternut Squash Silver Dollars

Smells like fall, tastes like heaven! This is the sweet Autumn breakfast of your dreams! Pumpkin Spice Butternut Squash Silver Dollars, made with Sweet roasted butternut squash, topped with pumpkin spice pecan maple sauce and vegan whipped cream.  Full of nutrients and taste better than pancakes! This recipe is incredibly easy to make and will make you are your loved ones fall in love with butternut squash all over again.

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Love satisfying your sweet tooth in the morning, but hate the idea of feeding yourself and your loved ones pancakes full of sugar and empty calories? These pumpkin spice butternut squash silver dollars are the answer! 

Butternut squash is sweet by nature. But roast it with a touch of brown sugar and top it with pumpkin spice maple syrup…now you’re really in business! And the silky smooth texture of roasted butternut squash paired with the crunch of pecans makes quite the satisfying bite! This nutrient rich dish will quickly become one of your favorite vegan breakfast recipes for fall and will help you make any morning feel special. This butternut squash recipe also makes a great healthy dessert as well! 

 BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Bring a sweet, yet nutrient packed dish to your breakfast table! Butternut squash is so amazing! First of all, it’s absolutely delicious. With its soft texture, when roasted, and its slightly nutty, sweet flavor, every bite is a pleasure. 

But butternut squash doesn’t just have its flavor to write home about, it is also packed with nutrients and goodness. Butternut squash is rich in fiber, which is beneficial for many reasons. Fiber aids in healthy digestion and keeps you full longer, to name a few.  Butternut squash is also a great source of vitamin A, C, magnesium, calcium and potassium. 

Butternut squash is full of beta-carotene and Alfa-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A by your body, and is great for your immune system. 

HOW TO PREPARE BUTTER SQUASH

I know, I know, if you haven’t prepared butternut squash before, it can appear a bit intimidating. But I promise it is not! Preparing butternut squash is actually super simple. All you need is a vegetable peeler and a decent knife and you’re in business! 

First, peel the squash. Do this by removing the outer layer with a vegetable peeler.

 

Once skin is removed, just remove seeds and cut the butternut squash into the pieces of your desired size and shape. 

To roast, toss in olive oil and seasoning of your choice and bake. If cut into pieces, Butternut squash takes about 30 minutes to roast in a 400 degree oven. Time may vary depending on size of pieces.

PECANS

Pecans are delicious all year round, but I definitely associate them with fall and winter. With their nutty flavor and not too crunchy, not too soft texture, they are a wonderful addition to many sweet potato, pumpkin and squash dishes. But their flavor and texture is not all pecans have going for them. Did you know pecans contain over 19 vitamins and minerals?! That’s right! Calcium, potassium, magnesium, and several B vitamins are packed in these babies, just to name a few! So a handful of pecans is always an excellent idea. 

PUMPKIN SPICE PECAN MAPLE SAUCE

This sauce is super simple to make and oh so delicious! It’s only a few simple ingredients but this sweet, slightly salty, pumpkin spice combo will make your taste buds dance and leave you begging for more.

To make this super simple recipe, simply add ingredients to a sauce pan and cook over medium heat until it is reduced to thickened, but still saucy. 

GREAT FOR MEAL PREP

This Pumpkin Spice Butternut Squash Silver Dollar recipe is fantastic for meal prep. You can make a big batch at the beginning of the week and then just quickly heat it back up in a skillet in under 5 minutes. 

PERFECT A FOR BRUNCH POTLUCK

Looking for a dish to bring to your next brunch potluck? This recipe is absolutely perfect for a crowd! This butternut squash recipe makes an excellent main course, side dish, or dessert!