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Healthy Pumpkin Bread


  • Author: beaucollier
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and aromatic pumpkin bread that captures the spirit of fall, perfect for cozy moments and gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
  • Maple frosting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prep the loaf pan: Grease a loaf pan with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil until combined.
  4. Incorporate the dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Add the extras: Fold in nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips into the batter.
  6. Pour into the pan: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 50-60 minutes.
  8. Cool time: Let your pumpkin bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
  9. Serve: Once cooled, slice and serve with butter, or drizzled with maple frosting.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with add-ins like nuts and raisins or chocolate chips. This recipe is flexible for personal preferences.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall recipes, healthy baking, cozy desserts