Description
This Healthy Pumpkin Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and wholesome ingredients. It’s the perfect comforting treat for cozy fall days.
Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 3/4 cup brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. – In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. – In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. – Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
5. – Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. – Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
– For a sweeter bread, you can increase the brown sugar to 1 cup.
– Chopped walnuts or pecans make a great addition to the batter.
– The bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American