Description
A moist and flavorful vegan pumpkin bread made with pumpkin puree, applesauce, and warm spices. Perfect for a cozy fall treat or breakfast, this bread is easy to prepare and can be customized with optional add-ins like raisins, walnuts, or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup applesauce
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F to ensure it is ready for baking when the batter is prepared.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, vegetable oil, sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the salt, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to the wet mixture. Whisk gently until just combined, ensuring not to overmix. Lumps are acceptable for a rustic texture.
- Incorporate optional add-ins: Fold in any optional ingredients such as raisins, walnuts, or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour batter into pan: Grease a loaf pan and pour the batter evenly into it, smoothing the top slightly.
- Bake the bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick or fork in the center; if it comes out clean, the bread is done.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
- These can be made into muffins by baking for 30 minutes instead of loaf length.
- Preheating the oven is essential because the baking powder is double-acting and works best with immediate baking.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender, rustic crumb.
- Ingredients should be at room temperature to achieve a fluffier texture in the bread.
- Use the highest sugar measurement (¾ cup) for sweeter bread or adjust according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
