Sugar-Free Pumpkin Bread
 

Sugar-Free Pumpkin Bread

Although this recipe has no added sugar, it won't leave you feeling deprived! The pumpkin, ground dates, and Chinese 5-spice give it a natural sweetness that you would never guess didn’t come from the processed stuff! Make a few loaves when you have the time, and keep them in the freezer for up to 4 months.

SERVING SIZE

serves 8-10

INGREDIENTS

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup whole-wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

Zest of 1 medium orange

1 1/4 cups pumpkin or other Season:Winter squash puree

1/3 cup coconut oil

2 large eggs, lightly whisked

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups whole dates, 1 cup roughly chopped, 1 cup pureed into a thick paste

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously grease a 9x3x5 inch loaf pan and set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine the flours, baking soda, salt and spices. In a separate bowl combine the zest, pumpkin puree, coconut oil and pureed dates. Whisk to combine and make sure the date puree is well distributed. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk to combine. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and fold together. Add the roughly chopped dates and fold to incorporate. Spoon the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the loaf comes out clean. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before tipping the loaf out of the pan. Slice and serve warm with good butter.

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