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Healthy Pumpkin Bread

This healthy pumpkin bread is a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients, it offers a delightful balance of flavors while being light on calories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast/Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowls
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 loaf pan (9x5 inches)
  • 1 oven
  • 1 parchment paper (optional)
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Whisk the dry ingredients together until well mixed.
  • In another bowl, mix the unsweetened applesauce, pumpkin puree, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If you are using nuts, fold them into the batter at this point.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Once baked, remove the pumpkin bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
  • For added flavor, you can include chocolate chips or dried fruit.
  • Ensure to store leftover pumpkin bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • This pumpkin bread can also be frozen. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

Notes

For added flavor, you can include chocolate chips or dried fruit.
Ensure to store leftover pumpkin bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
This pumpkin bread can also be frozen. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.