Healthy Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Craving a moist, delicious pumpkin bread without the guilt? This recipe is a healthier twist on a classic, inspired by jmelyn's recipe but with reduced fat and calories! We've dialed down the fat, but not the flavor – the warm pumpkin spice aroma and incredible moist texture will leave you wanting more. This is the perfect fall treat for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon snack. Get ready to be amazed by the phenomenal spices!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 162.4 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Healthy Pumpkin Bread

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • Egg Whites
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

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How to Make Healthy Pumpkin Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup water, 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, and 2 large eggs.
  3. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon ground allspice.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and dust with flour.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the bread is golden brown.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

72g

Fat

1g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Healthy Pumpkin Bread?

Healthy Pumpkin Bread takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Healthy Pumpkin Bread?

Healthy Pumpkin Bread has approximately 162.4 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Healthy Pumpkin Bread?

The key ingredients for Healthy Pumpkin Bread are Canned Pumpkin, Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar, Water, Applesauce, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.

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