Description
This easy pumpkin bread recipe is the perfect fall treat, featuring a soft, moist texture and a blend of warm spices. It’s made with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of sweetness from honey or maple syrup. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl, then whisk in the pumpkin puree and honey (or maple syrup). Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread.
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- If you use homemade pumpkin puree, be sure to strain it to remove excess moisture.
- For extra flavor, you can add chocolate chips, walnuts, or dried cranberries to the batter.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 261mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg