Healthy Butternut Squash 'Fries'

It would bean understatement if I said that ever since I've transitioned into a healthier lifestyle that I never crave the taste of crispy on the outside, soft on the inside french fries.  I mean, who doesn't like fries?  Unfortunately, this fried, greasy food isn't the healthiest option even though they taste amazing (anyone else wonder why most delicious tasting foods are usually unhealthy?).
That being said, my new addiction (and when I say addiction, I'm not kidding) is roasted butternut squash "fries".  When sprinkled with cinnamon and baked in the over, this sweet winter squash is the perfect healthy alternative to your typical greasy french fry.  I usually whip up a batch of these on Sunday night and store them in the fridge so that they are readily available when the craving hits.  This recipe is super simple as you need very few ingredients and once it's in the oven, you don't need to watch over it.  Let's dive in.
You'll need your butternut squash (obviously!),  a peeler, knife, cinnamon (or any other seasoning you'd like), your oven, an oven pan, and either your favorite oil or non-stick spray.

Start by pre-heating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (approx. 200 degrees Celsius).  Next you'll want to peel the skin off your butternut squash.

Next, cut your butternut squash length wise.  This will make it much easier to scoop out the seeds, which you'll see next.

Take your knife or spoon and cut/scoop out the seeds from the squash.  Careful, they're quite slippery if you drop them on the floor!

Next, cut the butternut squash to your preference.  This can be in long strips, like a typical french fry, or in cubes, like I prefer.

After you've cut up all your butternut squash, you'll want to either drizzle your oil on your oven pay or spray a non-stick spray.  Be generous as it is a pain when they stick to the pan!  Spread out the cut up squash.  Make sure they aren't too close to one another or else they won't bake as well!  Sprinkle your seasonings of choice and pop them in your pre-heated over for 50 minutes.  Half way through, go ahead and move the squash around so that they can cook evenly.
After your 50 or so minutes are up, depending on how crispy you like them, try not to eat them right away as they will be steaming.  This is always the hardest part for me because I just want to eat them right then and there!  Allow them to completely cool before storing them in a container in the fridge ready to be eaten whenever you so please!

I hope you've all enjoyed this different post!  I explained that health and fitness is also a huge passion of mine and I want to incorporate these types of posts into my blog as well.  Give this recipe a try, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.  Let me know if you do decide to try this recipe and let me know what you think. Thanks for reading!
Much love,
Gabriella xx