Wholesome Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

Say hey to the wholesome pumpkin bread of your goals (and mine too!) for day 4 of Pumpkin Week.

You understand I think about myself the muffin queen, however just a few years again as I used to be going by my recipes I noticed I had been slacking within the bread division. I’ve since made TONS of scrumptious fast breads for you, and this fall-inspired bread would possibly simply be considered one of my favs that’s wholesome sufficient to take pleasure in for breakfast, but nonetheless indulgent sufficient to really feel like a deal with. You know the way I do.

Please enable me to re-introduce you to this HEALTHY PUMPKIN BREAD. TOPPED WITH A MAPLE GLAZE.

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Wholesome pumpkin bread elements

Honestly, this simple, wholesome pumpkin bread recipe may very well be considered one of my favourite pumpkin recipes of all time (apart from my smooth pumpkin cookies and wholesome pumpkin pie.) It’s moist, infused with maple taste, tender, full of cozy spices and so scrumptious that it’s sure to turn into a endlessly household favourite. Right here’s what you’ll must make it:

• Pumpkin Puree: my favourite half about this pumpkin bread is that it makes use of a complete (15 ounce) can of pumpkin puree. Most pumpkin bread recipes name for 1 cup of puree, however with this recipe you don’t have to fret about having leftover pumpkin! Be at liberty to make your personal pumpkin puree utilizing this tutorial too.
• Butter: more often than not I’m utilizing coconut oil in recipes, so I believed, why not use butter for moisture and texture? If you happen to use butter, I extremely recommend browning the butter for a toasty, nutty taste that provides superb depth to this pumpkin bread. If you happen to don’t wish to use butter, you can even use melted and cooled coconut oil, and even olive oil!
• Pure maple syrup: my favourite pure unrefined sweetener to make use of. If you happen to don’t really feel like utilizing pure maple syrup, honey may even work properly.
• Eggs: you’ll want two eggs for fluffy texture within the bread.
• Vanilla: the one and solely vanilla extract.
• Entire wheat pastry flour: that is considered one of my favourite entire grain flours to make use of as a result of it retains baked items smooth as a substitute of dense. If you happen to don’t have entire wheat pastry flour, you should utilize white entire wheat flour OR be at liberty to sub 1 cup all goal flour and three/4 cup entire wheat flour.
• Baking soda: to assist the bread rise!
• Pumpkin spices: I favor to make use of my very own mix of pumpkin spices as a substitute of utilizing pumpkin pie spice. This pumpkin bread makes use of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice.

The addictive maple glaze

Not solely is the maple glaze for the selfmade pumpkin bread simple to make, however you’ll end up wanting to place it on absolutely anything and every thing. In fact, the glaze is totally non-obligatory however I discover that it provides a bit of uniqueness to the bread. All you’ll want is powdered sugar, pure maple syrup and almond milk. Yum.

What makes this pumpkin bread wholesome?

• It’s an incredible supply of entire grains. We’re utilizing entire wheat pastry flour as a substitute of standard, white refined flour for the proper increase of fiber and entire grains.
• It’s full of nutritional vitamins and fiber. As a result of we’re utilizing a complete can of pumpkin on this wholesome pumpkin bread recipe you’re getting a scrumptious supply of vitamin A, vitamin C and antioxidants.
• It’s naturally sweetened. We’re simply utilizing a little bit of pure maple syrup as a substitute of refined sugars to naturally sweeten this bread. Be at liberty to make use of my paleo powdered sugar for the glaze, too!
• It’s simply dairy free. Whereas I really like the moisture that good previous butter provides to this pumpkin bread, be at liberty to make use of coconut oil or vegan butter to maintain the bread dairy free.

Suggestions for making this wholesome pumpkin bread

• Comply with the recipe. One of the simplest ways to make sure the success of this simple, wholesome pumpkin bread is to comply with the recipe and use the precise elements as written (except I observe particular substitutes).
• Be sure your eggs are at room temperature. In case your eggs are too chilly you threat the butter coagulating. To deliver your eggs to room temp, merely place them in a bowl of heat water for 3-5 minutes earlier than you employ them.
• Don’t overmix the batter. If you happen to overmix batter you’ll find yourself with a bread that’s extra dense and gummy as a substitute of fluffy and smooth.
• Use contemporary baking soda. In case your baking soda is older than 3 months, I recommend grabbing a brand new one for greatest baking outcomes.
• Line your loaf pan. I like to recommend lining your loaf pan with parchment paper AND spraying it with nonstick cooking spray in order that your pumpkin bread comes out simply.

The best way to make pumpkin bread into muffins

I do know I’m going to get questions on if this wholesome pumpkin bread might be made into muffins and the reply is YES.

1. Divide the pumpkin bread batter evenly between 12 greased muffin cups.
2. Bake for 20-25 minutes till a tester comes out clear or with just some crumbs connected. Don’t overlook that scrumptious maple glaze!

The best way to retailer & freeze wholesome pumpkin bread

• To retailer: this bread will final for just a few days on the counter, however after that, I recommend wrapping it up and holding it within the fridge.
• To freeze: let the pumpkin bread utterly cool and wrap it tightly with aluminum foil. Then, place it in a freezer-friendly bag and pop it into the freezer. Bread will preserve within the freezer for as much as 3 months.

Simply take a look at that texture! I can’t cease looking at it. Or frankly baking this bread. I discover that by some means it continues to get higher as the times go on. My advice? High a slice with peanut butter or almond butter and a sprinkle of sea salt for the final word 3pm afternoon snack!

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Wholesome Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Prepare dinner Time 1 hour hour

Complete Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

ServesServes 12 slices

The very best wholesome pumpkin bread made with a complete can of pumpkin puree! This cozy, wholesome pumpkin bread recipe is loaded with pumpkin spices and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. It is completely moist, topped with essentially the most addictive maple glaze and may simply be made into pumpkin muffins!

Components

• For the moist elements:
• ⅓ cup (75g) butter
• 1 (15 ounce) (425g) can pumpkin puree
• ½ cup (156g) pure maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the dry elements:
• 1 ¾ cup (198g) entire wheat pastry flour (or white entire wheat flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon*
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon floor ginger
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• For the glaze:
• ½ cup (57g) powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk (any milk will work), if essential to skinny glaze

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 levels Line an 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Put aside.

• Add butter to a saucepan and place over medium warmth. The butter will start to crackle after which foam. Be sure to whisk consistently throughout this course of. After a few minutes, the butter will start to brown and switch a pleasant golden amber colour on the underside of the saucepan. Proceed to whisk and take away from warmth as quickly because the butter begins to brown and provides off a nutty aroma. Instantly switch the butter to a medium bowl to forestall burning. Put aside to chill for 5-10 minutes or till cool sufficient to the touch.

• Add pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup, eggs and vanilla to a big bowl. Whisk collectively till easy. Whisk in browned butter.

• In a separate giant bowl, stir collectively entire wheat pastry flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice till properly mixed. Add dry elements to moist elements and blend till simply mixed. Pour batter into ready pan and easy high with a spatula. Bake for 50-65 minutes till a tester comes out clear or with just some crumbs connected. Permit bread to chill in pan for 10 minutes, then take away bread from pan and place on a wire rack to chill utterly.

• As soon as bread is totally cool, make the maple glaze: In a small bowl, combine collectively the powdered sugar, pure maple syrup and almond milk (provided that essential to skinny the glaze). Pour over the pumpkin bread, then minimize into slices and serve!

Recipe Notes

*Be at liberty to sub 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice as a substitute of the spices talked about.
The best way to make pumpkin bread into muffins: Divide the batter evenly between 12 greased muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes till a tester comes out clear or with just some crumbs connected. Do not forget that scrumptious maple glaze.
See the total put up for suggestions, tips and methods to customise this wholesome pumpkin bread!

Diet

Serving: 1slice (with glaze)Energy: 202calCarbohydrates: 31.7gProtein: 3.1gFats: 7.2gSaturated Fats: 4gFiber: 3.4gSugar: 16.4g

This put up was initially revealed on September nineteenth, 2019, republished on September thirtieth, 2020, republished with new photographs on September twenty ninth, 2022, and republished on October twenty third 2024.

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Bold Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats