Healthier Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 2
Healthier Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread for a Delicious and Nutritious Snack
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Prep

15 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 can pumpkin puree
4 eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter , melted
1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon raw sugar for sprinkling on top ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
295
Sugar
24g
Fat
11g
Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread is a classic autumn treat that's perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack with a warm cup of tea. This Healthier version of this traditional recipe uses pumpkin puree, whole wheat flour, coconut oil instead of butter, and buttermilk for a more nutritious and flavorful version of the original. This tasty bread is also packed with raisins and pumpkin seeds for added texture and flavor. This recipe yields a tender and moist bread that's perfect for sharing with friends and family during the fall season.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
2.In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, and brown sugar until well combined.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until well combined.
4.Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
5.Fold in the raisins and pumpkin seeds.
6.Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the top with raw sugar, if using.
7.Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This pumpkin bread is moist, flavorful, and packed with nutritious ingredients like pumpkin, whole wheat flour, and pumpkin seeds.

It’s also lower in fat and sugar than traditional pumpkin bread recipes.

CONS

This bread does contain some sugar, so it’s still important to enjoy it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A, which is important for healthy vision, immune function, and skin health.
The whole wheat flour and pumpkin seeds in this recipe add fiber, which can help promote healthy digestion and prevent constipation.

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