5 from 15 votes
Pumpkin Tahini Loaf
Pumpkin Tahini Loaf blends pumpkin puree with tahini and warm spices into a moist quick bread. The batter includes a mix of white and black sesame seeds in both the loaf and as topping, adding texture and nutty flavor. Baking produces a tender crumb with mild earthy undertones from the tahini and aromatic pumpkin pie spice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
10
servings (1 loaf)
Calories:
231 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Snacks, Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 egg large
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Grease and line a 8x4-inch or 9x5-inch with a sheet of parchment so that you have extra on the sides (this makes it easy to lift the loaf out). Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. *If you use a 9x5-inch loaf pan, it’ll be a bit more stout than using a 8x4-inch.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, white and black sesame seeds, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, oil, tahini, eggs and sugar, until very smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being sure not to over-mix. Add the batter to the loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes, until a skewer comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are ok!).
- Cool in pan for about 10 minutes and then remove and place on a cooling rack.
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Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the loaf tender and prevent toughness.
- Line the loaf pan with parchment paper overhang for easy removal after baking.
- Use leftover pumpkin puree in pumpkin spice lattes, cookies, or other pumpkin recipes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
188mg
(8%)
Potassium
161mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
3864IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings (1 loaf)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 3864IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.