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Every soft, fragrant slice of this heart healthy easy pumpkin bread recipe celebrates the flavors of fall. Pumpkin puree, applesauce, and cinnamon add delicious smoothness to this easy homemade bread that comes in at a low 120 calories per slice. You can make this for people on a vegetarian diet or as diabetic snack recipes.
Yes, you can freeze pumpkin bread just like any quick bread recipe. After the bread has cooled, wrap it in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil and place it in a freezer safe bag with today’s date. For optimal taste, enjoy the bread within 6 months.
Recipe yields 14 servings
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. In another bowl, combine pumpkin purée, applesauce, egg whites, oil and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes. Remove loaf from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.