Overview
A soft, spiced pumpkin bread made with wholesome ingredients and less sugar and fat than traditional versions — perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Servings: 10 slices
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
WW Points (per slice): ~3–4 (depending on plan and ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp allspice (optional)
- ¾ cup canned pure pumpkin (not pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (or sugar substitute like monk fruit)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin, eggs, applesauce, yogurt, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients just until blended (do not overmix).
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition (per slice)
- Calories: ~110
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- WW Points: 3–4
