Best Healthy Pumpkin Bread: A Cozy Delight!
Best Healthy Pumpkin Bread: A Cozy Delight! is a practical, flavor-forward best healthy pumpkin bread recipe with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. - Oven Temperature: 350°F
- Pan Size: 8x4 inch loaf pan
- Baking Time: 45-50 minutes
- Dietary Attributes: Dairy-free, nut-free (excluding optional pecans), refined sugar-free
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Equipment
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- White whole wheat flour
- Eggs
- Coconut oil
- Maple syrup 1/2 cup
- Pumpkin puree
- Vanilla extract
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line an 8x4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut oil, and maple syrup.
- Add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract to the wet mixture; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine white whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans if using, reserving some to sprinkle on top before baking.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it is ready when it comes out clean with moist crumbs visible but no wet batter.
Notes
- Use white whole wheat flour rather than regular whole wheat flour to prevent the bread from becoming dry and dense.
- Use refined coconut oil to avoid a noticeable coconut flavor.
- To make the recipe gluten-free, substitute white whole wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
- Chopped pecans are optional but provide healthy fats, protein, and texture.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Slice the bread as needed to mai
- Use refined coconut oil to avoid a noticeable coconut flavor.
- To make the recipe gluten-free, substitute white whole wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
- Chopped pecans are optional but provide healthy fats, protein, and texture.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Slice the bread as needed to mai