These Butternut Squash Bacon Bites are gluten-free and would make a healthy appetizer or side for your holiday Feastivities!
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*These Butternut Squash Bacon Bites were first published in November of 2016. I have updated this post and I am republishing it today.*
When my daughter was younger, she would talk like me, dress like me, eat like me, even watch and like the same cartoons I did. But, then, as children have this annoying habit of doing…she started growing up… and changing!
Now, she says dance instead of dahnce, adopts yoga pants instead of jeans, prefers pasta over chocolate, and would rather binge watch Extreme Vacation Homes instead of Pinky and the Brain! The Nerve!
I kid… I kid…
Seriously though, when it comes to the FEAST-ivities of the Holiday season, we are a family divided.
Which, could actually work out well if you think about it. Can you imagine having that whole pumpkin pie to yourself?
Heck – imagination becomes reality if no-one else likes pumpkin pie – right?

My daughter loves pecan pie, but no-one else does, so she gets to enjoy her pie for days without ever having to worry about someone else eating that last slice!
Like she pointed out the other night, “mom, just cos we have different likes doesn’t mean we cannot get-together and be twice as joyful.” And just as I was thinking “out of the mouths of babes” … she had to add in “…and twice the treats this Thanksgiving and Christmas cos I don’t like to share!”
Speaking of Thanksgiving and Christmas – when the Holiday season comes along, I try my best to have eats like these chorizo bites, treats like these mincemeat pies and a variety of drinks to cater to everyone’s preferences.
There is joy-in-not-sharing pecan pie for my daughter, apple pie for my sister and a sugar free cashew cake for my mom at the dessert table.
And, at the drink table, there are bottles of Coca-Cola for my sister and daughter, Diet Coca-Cola for my mom and Coke Zero for me.

And, speaking of sharing, these Butternut Squash Bacon Bites are one appetizer we could all agree on. They are totally flour-less and refined sugar free. And super easy to make.
Onions, garlic, smoked paprika and bacon mingle together with the roasted butternut squash, infusing these bites with tons of flavor! And – they pair oh so well with a refreshing, cold glass of Coca-Cola.
Some Of My Favorite Holiday Dishes

Butternut Squash Bacon Bites
These Butternut Squash Bacon Bites are gluten-free and would make a healthy appetizer or side for your holiday Feastivities!
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash ( I roasted mine at 375 for 40 minutes and using a fork, scraped out the insides)
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2-3 cloves garlic according to your preferences
- 2 pieces cooked bacon
- 1 teaspoon parsely chopped up
- 3 tablespoons almond meal
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
- Add butternut squash, red onion, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, parsely and bacon to a bowl and, using a spoon, mix ingredients till well mingled
- Add in the almond meal and mix well
- Then, using your hands, roll into bites sized balls/bites
- Place on a parchment lined and sprayed baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Yield 10 Serving Size 2 butternut squash bitesAmount Per Serving Calories 43Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 2mgSodium 103mgCarbohydrates 3gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 1gSugar 1gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 2g

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Sue Tuthill
Saturday 8th of February 2020
What's in the dipping sauce in the recipe photo?
Shashi
Monday 10th of February 2020
Pictured in this post is a simple sauce of chili flakes and sriracha - but, a sweet chili sauce like the one in this post https://savoryspin.com/sweet-chili-sauce-2/ is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy for these bites.
Jessica Luther
Saturday 11th of January 2020
Wow. You have so many recipes, can you tell me where you learned it? I am looking for food like this. thank you for sharing. Your food is really good for health.
Lawrence
Sunday 25th of November 2018
Very moist and tasty. I used muffin cups and reduced the oil to 1 cup. It came out delicious
Fry Smith
Sunday 21st of October 2018
Perfect formula for the perfect food !. thank you have shared it
Agness of Run Agness Run
Sunday 15th of January 2017
Ths is a great and detailed recipe, which makes being a vegan so easy!