Healthy Pumpkin Bread
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Healthy Pumpkin Bread, a delicious and nutrient-packed twist on the classic recipe. Made with wholesome ingredients like pure pumpkin puree, whole wheat flour, and rolled oats, this moist and flavorful loaf is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce, keeping it light yet satisfying. Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger elevate each bite, while optional add-ins like crunchy walnuts or rich dark chocolate chips add delightful texture. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a guilt-free dessert, this easy-to-make pumpkin bread comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Enjoy the comforting taste of autumn with every slice while staying on the healthier side!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 0.5 cup Applesauce (unsweetened)
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, applesauce, eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and dark chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.0 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.4 g | 357% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 377 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 1865 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 344.4 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.4 g | 159% | |
| Total Sugars | 154.6 g | ||
| Protein | 60.6 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2224 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
