Description
Indulge in the comfort of Healthy Pumpkin Bread, a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients that brings warmth and flavor to any occasion. This moist and fluffy loaf is infused with rich pumpkin puree and aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it’s a versatile treat that everyone will adore. Plus, it’s an excellent way to make use of that extra can of pumpkin puree sitting in your pantry! Whether served warm with cream cheese or enjoyed chilled with fresh fruit, this healthy pumpkin bread is sure to become a cherished recipe in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup golden coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup softened butter
- 1 large egg
- 16 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and golden coconut sugar until fluffy; mix in the egg.
- Add pumpkin puree to the butter mixture and combine thoroughly.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for an hour before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg