Description
Indulge in the ultimate Healthy Pumpkin Bread, a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for cozy fall mornings, snacks, or dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, warming spices, and natural sweeteners, this nourishing bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– 2 eggs
– 1/2 cup maple syrup
– 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
– 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. – In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, and applesauce until well combined.
3. – In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
4. – Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. – Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. – Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. – Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
– For a sweeter bread, you can add 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the dry ingredients.
– Experiment with different spice blends, like pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice, for a unique twist.
– This bread freezes well, so you can make a few loaves at a time and enjoy them throughout the season.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American