Baked Acorn Squash with Agave, Light Butter, and Brown Sugar

3:55:00 PM Anna 0 Comments

This is a lightened up version of Simply Recipes Classic Baked Acorn Squash.  I've included all of the same flavors, but I used light butter as opposed to regular and agave instead of maple syrup.  I also used less of both of these ingredients than the original recipe calls for to lighten up the calories - but it is still plenty sweet. Of course, you are welcome to adjust them to taste!

Servings: 4 (1/4 squash in each serving)

Per serving:
2 WW Points Plus          14 carbs
65 calories                      1 gram of protein
2 grams fat                      2 grams fiber




What you will need:

1 acorn squash, cut in halves and scored
1 tablespoon butter (I used Balade light butter with sea salt)
1 teaspoon agave nectar (or maple syrup)
1 teaspoon brown sugar

Preheat oven to 400

With a large, sharp knife, cut acorn squash in half from stem to bottom.  With a spoon, scoop out seeds and strings.  Score inside of the squash with a sharp knife, making what looks like a grid.

Spread half of a tablespoon of butter onto each half. Then, put 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar on each half.  Lastly, drizzle 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar over each half.

Place squash in baking pan with water covering the bottom of pan to avoid burning or drying out the squash.  Bake for an hour, until tops are browned and squash is very soft.



Adjust toppings to taste. Mix, mash, and enjoy!