Can I use a different flour to make healthy pumpkin bread?

White whole wheat flour is used to make this pumpkin bread, but you can use oat flour, almond flour, coconut flour, or all-purpose flour.

How can I keep the bread from sticking to the pan?

Spray the bread pans with non-stick cooking oil to ensure the bottom doesn’t stick. Alternatively, you can line the pans with parchment paper and pour the batter over the paper. Use a spatula to make sure the corners are filled and the top is even.

What kind of apples can I use in healthy pumpkin bread?

You can use any type of apples but Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Pink Lady are the best.

What can I top this bread with?

You can easily add toppings to add crunchy texture or sweetness. Some crunchy options are chopped pecans or walnuts, sliced almonds, or pumpkin seeds. For a sweet option, dust powdered sugar on top or drizzle with a maple glaze.

Healthy Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Description

This healthy pumpkin bread recipe is made with good ingredients such as white whole wheat flour, honey, olive oil, and shredded apples. It’s insanely moist and full of delicious pumpkin flavor!

Ingredients

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1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour, spooned and leveled
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup peeled + grated apples*
2 large eggs
3/4 cup honey
Non-stick cooking spray
Optional, raw pumpkin seeds

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, with a wooden spoon, mix together the pumpkin puree, olive oil, apples, eggs, and honey. Stir in the flour mixture and mix just until combined. Some lumps are okay.
Pour the batter into the greased pan and if desired, sprinkle the top with pumpkin seeds.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool for about 10 minutes in the pan and then transfer onto a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Flour: White whole wheat is a type of wheat – it’s light in color and mild tasting, however, it can be hard to find sometimes. All-purpose flour can be used instead.
Oil: Feel free to use avocado oil or melted coconut oil.
Apples: You can use just about any variety of sweet apples, such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady.
Honey: You can substitute the honey with pure maple syrup, coconut sugar, or brown sugar if you’d prefer.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 296
Sugar: 23.6 g
Sodium: 260.2 mg
Fat: 14.2 g
Carbohydrates: 41.6 g
Protein: 5.4 g
Cholesterol: 37.2 mg