Pumpkin bread is one of my favorite quick breads to make in the Fall. Pumpkin is not only rich in nutrients and fiber, but makes this bread super moist without the use of butter. This honey-colored bread is full of pumpkin flavor, cranberries, and decadence from the chocolate chips. The complementary spices of cinnamon and nutmeg give this bread a touch of warmth when you bite into it. This is a easy way to use up leftover pumpkin from Halloween. You can either make your own pumpkin puree or buy the canned version. If you use pumpkin puree from a can, you might get a stronger pumpkin flavor. Make sure you stick to plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling which already has added sugars and spices.
To make your own, simple scoop out the flesh, roast or steam the pumpkin, and mash the pieces with a fork or process in a food processor until smooth. Save the pumpkin seeds for a crunchy snack by coating them in olive oil and a touch of sea salt, then roasting them in the oven until cooked. Feel free to add toasted walnuts to this recipe for a crunchy texture in each bite. You can even use butternut squash or kabocha pumpkin instead of the traditional pumpkin. This is a lovely bread to have in the morning with a cup of coffee, but it also makes for a great snack.
Pumpkin Cranberry Chocolate Chip Bread
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1/2 Cup Oat Flour
- 1/2 Tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 Tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 Tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 Tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 Cup frozen cranberries
- 1/2 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Cup pure pumpkin puree
- 4 Egg whites and 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 Cup brown sugar
- 1/2 Cup canola oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and prepare a 9 x 5 bread pan with nonstick spray
- Stir dry ingredients together in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Whip egg whites until stiff white peaks form in a separate bowl.
- In another bowl, combine berries, pumpkin, brown sugar, egg yolk, egg whites, and oil. Lightly fold in egg whites
- Mix dry and wet ingredients just until blended. Do not over mix.
- Place batter in the loaf pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until loaf is just beginning to crack on the top.
- Remove from oven and let cool on wire racks before slicing. Makes one loaf.
...Other Fall Inspired Dishes
Yukon Gold & Sweet Potato Mash
Turkey Sandwich with Brie, Apple and Dijon-Balsamic Reduction
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