Butternut Squash Healthy Mac And Cheese Make It Healthy


This healthy mac and cheese recipe uses butternut squash, unrefined flour, greek yogurt, and all clean eating ingredients to make the best healthy mac and cheese ever!  This is the NUMBER ONE recipe I get asked to #makeithealthy!

First and foremost, I’d like to just say how incredibly awesome I think you are.
Over the years of running this blog, Dustin and I have experienced several highs and lows.  To be honest, at certain times in the past, it was a struggle to keep it going. And, at other times, it’s been such an amazing experience – one I couldn’t imagine not having in my life.
But, I’ve gotta say, when I asked the question on Instagram and Facebook of what you would like me to “make healthy,” that was definitely one of the coolest moments we’ve ever experienced. Literally, within less than 30 minutes, we had like, 100 requests for favorite recipes that you wanted me to make into a healthier version.
I was floored.  How cool!

How To Make Mac And Cheese HealthyOne of the most common requests we have received has been for a healthy mac and cheese recipe.  So, how do you make a healthy mac and cheese?  Here’s how we did it:
Use butternut squash, greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, and chickpea flour to make a creamy “cheese sauce”Use gluten-free, refined flour free, high-fiber, high-protein noodles instead of regular macaroni noodlesReplace refined all purpose flour with chickpea flour to thicken the sauceUse plain greek yogurt to add tartness, creaminess, and thickness to replace a lot of the cheeseRemove all the butterReplace whole milk and/or heavy cream with a combination of unsweetened almond milk and low sodium chicken brothReplace breadcrumbs with almond mealNot only is this healthy mac and cheese recipe clean-eating, it’s also delicious, easy, and a great new way to enjoy an old favorite.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we did and, again, THANK YOU so much for your support and your awesomeness!

Can This Healthy Mac And Cheese Recipe Be Made Ahead?This clean eating mac and cheese recipe can be made ahead, but I recommend that it not be baked until you’re ready to eat it.  The noodles may break down some, as they are unrefined quinoa noodles, but they will still taste great.
Just prep everything ahead of time, then either store in the refrigerator or freeze until ready to bake. When it’s time to bake, follow the directions below.  It can be thawed in the refrigerator overnight if frozen.

How To Make Healthy Butternut Squash Sauce For Mac and CheeseI mentioned earlier I replaced your regular cheese and flour mac and cheese sauce with butternut squash.  A lot of people ask me how to do this and does it really compare to the real mac and cheese.  So, I figured I’d talk a little more about how to make butternut squash sauce for mac and cheese.  For starters, here are the ingredients you’ll need:
butternut squash
yellow onion
garlic
almond milk
low-sodium chicken broth
plain greek yogurt
sea salt
black pepper
chickpea flour
See?  Super simple ingredient list for the butternut squash sauce.  Then, to make it, just follow these easy steps:
Add the cubed butternut squash, onion, garlic, almond milk, and chicken broth to a deep pot and cook over medium-high heat. Allow to simmer until the butternut squash is tender.Once tender, carefully transfer the butternut squash contents to a blender and purée until very smooth. This process may require you to blend in batches.Add 1/2 tsp. sea salt, 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, the greek yogurt, and the chickpea flour and blend again. Taste for seasoning and add any additional salt or pepper as needed.Pour the butternut squash mixture over the noodles and stir to incorporate.So easy and simple!
CAN I MAKE HEALTHY MAC AND CHEESE ON STOVE TOP?Yes, this healthy mac and cheese recipe works as a stove top creation, too. You’ll miss the savory and crumbly topping but the creaminess of this scrumptious dish makes up for it.
HOW CAN I MAKE HEALTHY MAC AND CHEESE NON-DAIRY OR VEGAN?Healthy Mac and Cheese can easily be converted to a vegan or non-dairy dish. 
As a replacement for the Greek yogurt, try a plant-based yogurt. Flavorful and easy to work with, plant-based yogurts are healthy for the digestive system and contain antioxidants, protein, vitamins, minerals, and lots more good-for-you ingredients!Use vegan parmesan in place of the regular parmesan; you won’t miss a thing.Instead of using chicken broth in the sauce, incorporate a low-sodium vegetable broth.HOW CAN I MAKE HEALTHY MAC AND CHEESE NUT-FREE?To make this yummy Mac and Cheese dish in a nut-free format, do the following:
Replace the almond milk for rice milk – it’s neutral in flavor like the almond milk so works wellSwitch the almond meal for sunflower seed meal for a great substituteWHAT CAN I USE INSTEAD OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH IN HEALTHY MAC AND CHEESE?Instead of using squash in this healthy Mac and Cheese dish, you can use acorn squash or sweet potatoes and still end up with a tasty dish! Really, any winter squash works well as long as you purée it to a smooth consistency. This will ensure you end up with a creamy-textured sauce.
Healthy Mac and CheeseI can’t tell you how much I appreciated all the excitement and encouragement you shared with me then and continue to share with me now.  It is just so awesome to be part of this community and to be here to help make these recipes we all know and love be super tasty and GOOD for us.
Because why the heck not, right? Why NOT make our favorite foods healthy? Why NOT take back our health?
What recipe would YOU like me to #makeithealthy next?  Share in the comments below!  If we pick your idea, we’ll send you a free A Sweet Pea Chef t-shirt and make your recipe!    Plus: all the cool kids are doing it.
LOOKING FOR MORE HEALTHY PASTA RECIPES?If pasta is your passion and you want to keep it healthy, try some of my favorite go-to dishes:
Healthy Quinoa Make Ahead CasseroleSweet Potato LasagnaTurkey Meatballs With Spaghetti Squash Noodles Print Healthy Mac And Cheese | Make It HealthyThis healthy mac and cheese recipe uses butternut squash, unrefined flour, greek yogurt, and all clean eating ingredients to make the best healthy mac and cheese ever!Course Clean, gluten free, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, VegetarianCuisine EasyKeyword healthy mac and cheese, healthy mac and cheese recipe, low calorie mac and cheesePrep Time 25 minutesCook Time 25 minutesTotal Time 50 minutesServings 8Calories 287kcalAuthor Lacey Baier of A Sweet Pea Chef Ingredients16 oz quinoa noodles (2 boxes)3 cups butternut squash (approx. 1/2 squash), cubed1/2 yellow onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups plain almond milk1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt1 1/2 tsp sea salt, divided3/4 tsp black pepper, divided1 tbsp chickpea flour1/4 cup parmesan, grated1/4 cup almond meal1/4 tsp garlic powderInstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees
Fill a deep pot with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the quinoa noodles and cook until almost tender, about 6-7 minutes. While the noodles are cooking, add the cubed butternut squash, onion, garlic, almond milk, and chicken stock to another pot and cook over medium-high heat. Allow to simmer until the butternut squash is tender. In a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, almond meal, remaining 1/2 tsp. sea salt, remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper, and garlic powder and mix well. Set aside. Once tender, carefully transfer the butternut squash contents to a blender and puree until very smooth. This process may require you to blend in batches. Add 1/2 tsp. sea salt, 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, the greek yogurt, and the chickpea flour and blend again. Taste for seasoning and add any additional salt or pepper as needed
Drain the cooked noodles and return to the pot
Pour the butternut squash mixture over the noodles and stir to incorporate
Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into a casserole dish. Sprinkle the parmesan mixture evenly over the top of the mac and cheese
Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown
Video NutritionServing: 1cup | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5605IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mgThis post contains affiliate links for products I use regularly and highly recommend.
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