This pumpkin bread is a winner that you will feel good about offering and your children will be excited to eat.
Prepared with egg white, applesauce, vegetable oil and flax meal, it is a heart healthy choice for the whole family. White whole-wheat flour and wheat bran provide whole grain and fiber, while the soy flour adds protein. Top with a tablespoon of nut butter for a snack with a little more than 10 grams of protein!
Freeze ahead of time for the convenience of prepared snacks without the unhealthful trans fat, added sugar or other undesirable ingredients. Pack a frozen slice to enjoy on the go as it can be thawed and ready to eat by lunchtime.
Pumped Up Pumpkin Bread
Course: Kid-Friendly15
minutes50
minutesIngredients
1½ c. sugar
3 whole eggs plus 1 egg white
¾ c. unsweetened applesauce
¼ c. vegetable oil
2 15-oz. cans pumpkin puree
½ tsp. salt
4 c. white whole-wheat flour
½ c. soy flour
¼ c. flax meal
½ c. wheat bran
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. cloves
½ tsp. ginger
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the wheat flour, soy flour, flax meal, wheat bran, baking soda and spices. Mix until combined.
- In another bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes with a hand mixer, then add in the pumpkin puree, apple sauce, oil and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until batter comes together. It will be thick.
- Divide among three greased 8×4-inch bread pans, smooth the tops and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Bread can be wrapped and frozen for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours or slice before freezing and then thaw and reheat at the same time in the toaster.
- Cookies made with this batter require between 10 and 20 minutes of baking, depending on size. Muffins take 20 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out completely clean in both cases. Don’t be afraid to check the progress of the baking: this is a very sturdy batter.
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