Pumpkins are in season here, but I admit I did not buy a fresh, local one for this recipe. When it comes to convenience it is unfortunately hard to beat a can of organic pumpkin puree. That doesn’t mean pumpkin season can’t put us in the mood for this super-easy recipe though! My 5-year-old has asked me about 20 times over the last week to make some pumpkin bread so this one is for her…enjoy!
Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour I used King Arthur's white whole-wheat flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger ground
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup nuts chopped (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large mixing bowl whisk together the dry ingredients (from the flour down to the salt).
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Make a well (hole) in the center and throw in the eggs, oil, honey, and vanilla. Stir together thoroughly with a fork, but do not overmix.
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Fold in the pumpkin puree and nuts (if using).
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Generously grease a large loaf pan or put muffin liners in a muffin pan and then pour in the batter.
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For a loaf bake for approximately 30 – 40 minutes and for muffins bake for approximately 18 - 22 minutes. Check for doneness by making sure a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
I made this today, Can I substitute apple sauce for the oil?
Excellent recipe!
Thank you.
Carol
Hi. Other readers have.
I used extra virgin olive oil instead of the coconut oil. Pumpkin bread turned out very good and moist.
When your recipes call for coconut oil do you melt it first or measure it as a solid?
I melt it myself. Easier to mix into the dry ingredients.
Hi this will help: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/02/07/how-to-cook-with-coconut-oil/,
Has anyone used agave instead of honey? Ratio the same?
Hi. We do not use agave.
Can I use maple syrup instead of honey in this recipe?
Yes.
I made this today using puree I created from one of those neat french pumpkins. Added an extra half cup of puree instead of the oil and ground the walnuts. Came out great. Neighbors tried it and couldn’t believe it used whole wheat! Had to give them 2 copies of the recipe. Total winner.
This turned out great! We’ve made it many times already! Thank you for the wonderful recipe!
My 11 year old made this today following the recipe exactly. It is fantastic!!! We will make this again and again!
These are a family favorite. My children love to wake up and find these muffins cooking in the oven. I love recipes that incorporate super foods, like pumpkin. Thanks, great recipe