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Pumpkin Bread

This healthy pumpkin bread gets its warm, complex flavor from ras el hanout—a fragrant North African spice blend—and stays moist thanks to olive oil and honey.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American/Mediterranean
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 10
Author: Mark Beahm

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour (226g)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ras el hanout
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (15-ounce can) pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup honey (170g)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (80ml)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or pepitas

Instructions

  • Get ready. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush a standard (8 1/2-inch x 4 1/2-inch x 2 1/2-inch) loaf pan with olive oil or spray it with baking spray.
  • Mix the dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ras el hanout, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix the wet ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, honey, olive oil, and eggs until smooth.
  • Make the batter. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture. Mix gently with a silicone spatula until just combined. It’s okay if there are a few lumps. Do not overmix.
  • Bake. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top and scatter the pumpkin seeds over the batter. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • Cool and serve. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Shop this recipe: Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients, including the olive oil, honey, and ras el hanout used in this recipe.
  • Storage: Pumpkin bread will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. Freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.4g | Protein: 4.9g | Fat: 9.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.8g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 32.7mg | Sodium: 181.1mg | Potassium: 66.9mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 71.8IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 30.8mg | Iron: 1.2mg

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