Butternut Biscotti

Butternut Biscotti are twice-baked, crunchy Italian-style cookies infused with the sweet, earthy flavor of butternut squash. The dough typically combines pureed squash with flour, sugar, eggs, and warm spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, often studded with nuts or dried fruit. This seasonal variation is a popular autumn or winter treat, especially in North America where butternut squash is abundant.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Butternut Biscotti are primarily a carbohydrate-rich snack, with moderate fat from nuts or oil and a small amount of protein from flour and eggs. They provide a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A from the squash, with a typical serving containing around 120-150 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	140 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	60 mg
Vitamin A	450 mcg RAE
Potassium	110 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Folate	20 mcg
Manganese	0.3 mg

Per 2 biscotti (about 40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This recipe is a creative fusion, blending the traditional Italian biscotti method with a distinctly American fall ingredient. Nutritionally, the butternut squash adds natural sweetness, moisture, and a boost of beta-carotene (vitamin A) to a typically dry cookie.