14 oz butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
3 3⁄4 cups spelt flour, plus more to dust*
1⁄2 cup rolled oats
2 tsp baking soda
1⁄2 tsp Himalayan or Celtic salt
7⁄8 cup plain yogurt
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°. Roast squash for 30 minutes, until soft, and then mash and set aside to cool.
Mix flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in center and add squash and yogurt. Stir lightly until it just comes together.
Put onto a floured, lightly oiled baking sheet. Roughly form into a circle and make a cross on top with the handle of a wooden spoon.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until golden and cooked. Serve warm or cool. This is especially delicious toasted.
Notes
Squash gives this rustic loaf a soft texture.
*Although not gluten-free, spelt is normally tolerated more easily by people who can’t eat wheat.
Nutrition Info:
225 Calories, 8 g Protein, 41 g Carbohydrates, 7 g Fiber, 2 g Total fat, 327 mg Sodium, ★★ Vitamin A, ★ Iron
Contributor
Elizabeth Peyton-Jones
Elizabeth Peyton-Jones, the author of Eat Yourself Young, has featured in the highly successful TV programme "How Not to Get Old." A fully-qualified naturopath and herbalist, Elizabeth’s London clinic boasts a clutch of celebrity clients.