Description
A delicious and moist vegan pumpkin bread made with pumpkin puree, warming spices, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, this recipe is easy to prepare and adaptable with optional add-ins like raisins, walnuts, or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ⅓ cup applesauce
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾-1 cup sugar (depending on sweetness preference)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
Optional Add-ins
- Raisins
- Walnuts
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the bread.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, vegetable oil, sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Stir until evenly blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Whisk gently until just combined without overmixing; some lumps are fine for a rustic texture.
- Incorporate Add-ins (Optional): Fold in any optional add-ins like raisins, walnuts, or chocolate chips if desired.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a loaf pan with oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place it in the oven. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes.
- Test Doneness: Insert a toothpick or fork into the center of the bread; if it comes out clean, the bread is done. If wet batter remains, bake for an additional 5 minutes and test again.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pumpkin bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe can be made into muffins by baking for 25 to 30 minutes instead of a loaf.
- Preheat the oven before mixing to activate the double-acting baking powder for better rise.
- Do not overmix to avoid dense bread; lumps are acceptable and add to a rustic texture.
- Using room temperature ingredients helps create a fluffier pumpkin loaf.
- Feel free to customize add-ins to your taste, such as nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
