Whole Wheat Pumpkin Apple Bread
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5
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Apple Bread
Description
The recipe uses whole wheat pastry flour for a slightly dense and hearty texture complemented by the moisture from pumpkin puree and unsweetened applesauce. Fresh diced apple adds texture and freshness. Pumpkin pie spice and vanilla enhance the taste with cinnamon, nutmeg, and other warming notes.
Eggs provide structure while coconut oil adds richness and moisture without dairy. The bread is leavened by baking powder and baking soda to produce a tender crumb. It is baked in a loaf pan until a toothpick emerges clean, indicating doneness.
Once cooled, the bread slices easily and can be enjoyed plain or with toppings such as butter or nut spreads. The recipe allows for sugar alternatives to modify sweetness and makes a wholesome treat that highlights pumpkin and apple flavors fitting for fall or year-round consumption.
Ingredients
- 2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 - 1 cup sugar or sugar alternative like Maple Syrup, Truvia or Stevia
- pumpkin pie spice 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 egg large
- 1 can 15 ounce pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1 apple peeled and diced, large
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, coconut oil, and apple sauce. Add the flour mix into the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in apples.
- Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean.
- Cool on a cooling rack before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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