Description
A delightful treat with warm, spicy aroma perfect for fall, this pumpkin bread is ideal for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water (or applesauce)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond/oat flour for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and sugar in a mixing bowl and whisk until well blended.
- Crack in the eggs and add the water or applesauce; stir until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in optional nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins if desired.
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and pour the batter in, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For healthier options, consider using natural sweeteners, vegan substitutes, or gluten-free flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg