How to Make Healthier Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

With fall just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about all the delicious seasonal treats we can look forward to. And what better way to celebrate the arrival of autumn than with a fresh-baked loaf of pumpkin bread? This classic recipe is a surefire way to satisfy your craving for something warm, cozy, and bursting with fall flavors. But if you're looking to lighten up this indulgent treat, we've got just the recipe for you. Our Healthier Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread is a wholesom...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅔ cup raisins
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon raw sugar for sprinkling on top (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 3 7x3-inch loaf pans

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 7x3-inch loaf pans.
  • Mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, butter, buttermilk, and brown sugar in a large bowl until well blended. Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger in a small bowl. Fold flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until just blended. Gently stir in raisins and pumpkin seeds. Pour into prepared pans or muffin cups. Lightly sprinkle tops with raw sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean; about 50 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    209 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 328mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 181mg