‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin, my friend! I’ve been working at a pumpkin festival on the weekends selling pumpkins. I was asked to put together some pumpkin recipes to hand out, so I’ve been making delicious treats like my Pumpkin Cake with Salted Caramel Glaze.
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen this picture I shared of our pumpkins galore at the pumpkin festival!
I needed to make some more recipes but didn’t want a sugary dessert to tempt me all week. So instead, I decided to develop a healthier version of the classic Pumpkin Bread. For this recipe, I used whole wheat flour and substituted honey instead of the sugar.
It may not be 100% guilt free, but it’s definitely a better-for-you alternative. This pumpkin bread makes a great breakfast or snack. You can even bake extra loaves and freeze them for later!
Better-for-you Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp all-spice
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease 2 loaf pans.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Make a hole in the center and add in the eggs, oil, honey, and vanilla. Mix together.
- Fold in the pumpkin puree.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pans. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
Jenna Brussee says
It’s so good! It’s such a great idea for gifts or making ahead and freezing. I made 4 loaves and gave 2 of them away.
Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says
Mmm! Good call on the vanilla and honey– a great way to sweeten without sugar. This looks delicious Jenna!
Jenna Brussee says
My sister-in-law was so surprised when I told her there wasn’t sugar in it. The vanilla and honey do a great job!
Winnie says
Sounds fantastic!
I’ve just made (again) pumpkin-honey Challah, so I know the taste if wonderful 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
That sounds so good! You always have delicious-looking desserts and breads.
Megan Walker says
How fun you work in a pumpkin patch!!! I love pumpkin bread : )
Jenna Brussee says
It was a lot of fun, plus I got to spend time with my brother and sister-in-law. This pumpkin bread is great because you don’t feel as bad making it.
Jenna Brussee says
This recipe is so easy, but it’s really good for you, too. I have had a lot of fun working at the pumpkin festival! I love talking to people there, especially kids. They say the funniest things! I asked one kid what he was going to do with his pumpkin, and he said “I’m going to bounce it!”
Jenna Brussee says
It’s a must for Fall! This version is much better for you, too.
TBChocolaTess says
I am sold on the recipe! 🙂 Looks wonderful!
Jenna Brussee says
It was really good! I’m sure you will love it.