HEALTHIER DOWNEAST MAINE PUMPKIN BREAD
We updated this great old Maine recipe to be healthier by using white whole wheat flour, less sugar, and butter instead of oil. We also added pumpkin seeds and raisins. It's still moist and spicy, and wonderful for healthy holiday gift giving as bread or muffins!
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 7x3-inch loaf pans.
- Mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, butter, buttermilk, and brown sugar in a large bowl until well blended. Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger in a small bowl. Fold flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until just blended. Gently stir in raisins and pumpkin seeds. Pour into prepared pans or muffin cups. Lightly sprinkle tops with raw sugar.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean; about 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 42.1 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 327.8 mg, Sugar 17.7 g
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MOHAMMED AAHIB
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pumpkin bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I couldn't resist going back for seconds.
Sweety Chowdhury
[email protected]This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Maria Moni
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the walnuts. The bread still turned out great!
Rozal Khan
[email protected]This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also great for freezing.
Faith Oladipo
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses whole wheat flour. It makes the bread healthier and more filling.
Yumi Marin
[email protected]I made this bread in a mini loaf pan and it turned out so cute! It's the perfect size for a snack.
Rajesh Rijal
[email protected]I added a teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter and it gave the bread a delicious warm flavor.
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[email protected]I didn't have any walnuts, so I used pecans instead. It still turned out great!
Zouhaib Malik
[email protected]This recipe is too complicated. I prefer simpler recipes.
klaudia Clair
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my bread turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Gianni Mafiosi
[email protected]This is the best pumpkin bread I've ever had. I highly recommend it!
Young Cee
[email protected]I made this bread for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Pk Emran
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the bread turns out perfect every time.
Mehar Fazi
[email protected]This bread is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Terry Little
[email protected]I love that this recipe is healthier than most pumpkin bread recipes. It's still delicious, but I don't feel as guilty eating it.
Yeamin Ahmed
[email protected]This bread is a staple in our house during the fall months. It's the perfect comfort food on a cold day.
Malaika Iqbal
[email protected]I've tried many pumpkin bread recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. My friends and family love it!
Sohelrain Khan
[email protected]This pumpkin bread is divine! The texture is moist and fluffy, and the flavor is perfectly balanced between sweet and savory. I especially love the addition of chopped walnuts, which gives it a nice crunch.