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Maple Pecan Butternut Squash

Serves: 4
(serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed

1/4 cup maple syrup

2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

sea salt to taste

1 cup crushed pecans

1 cup dates, pitted and diced

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 Celsius)

Place butternut squash in a large bowl with maple syrup and coconut oil and mix well to coat the squash

Place squash on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet and then sprinkle liberally with sea salt

Place in the oven for 30 minutes

Remove squash from the oven, place back into large bowl and add pecans and dates and toss to combine

Place squash back on your baking sheet and cook for another 10 minutes

Remove from the oven and serve immediately or let cool and enjoy cold

Adapted from civilizedcavemancooking.com