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A sliced loaf of moist healthy pumpkin bread on a wire rack with autumn decor

Healthy Pumpkin Bread

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 195
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup extra -virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with olive oil or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, olive oil, pumpkin puree, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a large spoon or spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.