Acorn Squash Cassava Rosemary Bread

I am loving this bread!!!!!

I made this recipe for the first time last week and it came out good, but a little dense.  I modified the recipe from one of my favorite bloggers, Real Food Rabbit (link here).  The flavor though was spot on and ate it all in two days!  Being gluten free is challenging sometimes, but with Crohn's disease I try my best to follow a diet that helps keep my intestines as healthy as they can be.  I try to stay away from foods that irritate my gut lining or increase inflammation.  And, I try to choose foods that give me energy, promote  a healthy gut flora, and of course that make me happy.  Most of the time I do not miss bread too much.  But, lately, I was craving it.  So, instead of ignoring the craving, I decided to try a new gluten free recipe.  And, I am so glad I did!!!

After, switching up the ingredients and amounts this is my new favorite bread.  Enjoy!

not sure how that nub formed haha

Acorn Squash Cassava Rosemary Bread

Ingredients
* Serves 8-10

• 1 and 3/4 cups of cassava flour
• 3/4 cup packed cooked acorn squash*
• 3 tbsp flax seeds
• 2 eggs
• 1 scoop of collagen (I used zint collagen)
• 1 tbsp of almond or cashew butter
• 1 tsp of baking soda
• 1 tsp of salt
• 2 tsp of dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp of onion powder

* Cut squash in half.  Scoop out seeds and discard.  Bake on 375 F for 45-60 minutes until soft.

Mike stealing a piece... Mikey likes it haha!

Directions

1. Pre heat oven to 350 F
2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, collagen, flax seed, baking soda, garlic, onion, salt, rosemary
3. Mix dry ingredients until: eggs, acorn squash, nut butter
4. Combine dry and wet ingredients.
5. Line bread pan with parchment paper and pour batter into pan.
6. Bake for 45 minutes.



https://draxe.com/cassava-flour/

7. Enjoy with nut butter, avocado, goveggie cream cheese... whatever you like!

What is cassava?

Cassava is type of plant that has a starchy root called yuca.  The root is peeled, dried, and grounded to make flour.  It is a main source of nutrition for people living in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.  It is easier to digest than wheat based flour.  But, it is high in carbohydrates and low in fat and protein.  

My recommendation is try it.... what have you got to lose?  It may help keep your stomach and intestines happy, while you get to eat something that makes you happy :) 

https://www.gardenguides.com/69596-grow-cassava.html