Whole Grain Pumpkin Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Whole Grain Pumpkin Bread
45 min.
24
294kcal
100%sweetness
12.31%saltiness
2.37%sourness
1.52%bitterness
4.81%savoriness
34.08%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

This whole grain pumpkin bread is a delicious and nutritious treat that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. With a blend of whole wheat flour, wheat bran, and wheat germ, this bread has a wonderful nutty flavor and a hearty texture. The addition of pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves gives it a delightful autumnal flavor that's simply irresistible. This recipe is also incredibly easy to make, with just a few simple steps and a baking time of about an hour. So, if you're looking for a tasty and healthy treat to enjoy this fall, this whole grain pumpkin bread is definitely worth trying! It's a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also getting some nutritious whole grains into your diet. You can also feel good about serving this bread to your family and friends, as it's packed with essential vitamins and minerals like manganese, vitamin A, and selenium. So, what are you waiting for? Preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy the wonderful flavors of this whole grain pumpkin bread!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar light packed
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar light packed
  • 16 ounces pumpkin puree canned (Libby's)
  • teaspoons cinnamon 
  •  eggs well beaten
  • cups flour 
  • teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.5 cup blackstrap molasses 
  • teaspoon nutmeg 
  • cup oat bran 
  • cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup wheat bran 
  • cup wheat germ 
  • 0.5 cup flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • oven
  • loaf pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 2 loaf pans. Beat oil, brown sugar and molasses until well blended. Blend in egg and pumpkin. Stir flours, brans, wheat germ, soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt into mixture just until moistened. Fold in nuts. Fill pans and bake about 1 hour, until pick comes out clean. Cool on rack. Better if served the day after cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Calories294kcal
Protein5.94%
Fat28.59%
Carbs65.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.6
Glycemic Load
9.69
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.439565217391%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Delphinidin
0.08mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
12.31%
Sourness:
2.37%
Bitterness:
1.52%
Savoriness:
4.81%
Fattiness:
34.08%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:293.74kcal
14.69%
Fat:9.95g
15.31%
Saturated Fat:5.28g
33.02%
Carbohydrates:51.26g
17.09%
Net Carbohydrates:47.49g
17.27%
Sugar:32.75g
36.39%
Cholesterol:33.98mg
11.33%
Sodium:218.26mg
9.49%
Protein:4.65g
9.3%
Manganese:1.65mg
82.59%
Vitamin A:3199.25IU
63.99%
Selenium:15.93µg
22.76%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.15%
Magnesium:69.84mg
17.46%
Fiber:3.77g
15.07%
Phosphorus:144.28mg
14.43%
Iron:2.31mg
12.82%
Folate:43.01µg
10.75%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.75%
Copper:0.19mg
9.59%
Potassium:311.22mg
8.89%
Zinc:1.23mg
8.19%
Vitamin B3:1.63mg
8.15%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.02%
Calcium:58.5mg
5.85%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.41%
Vitamin K:4.19µg
3.99%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.96%