Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe – Easy Fall Baking for Pinterest

Cozy Fall Treat

Cozy up this fall with this moist and flavorful pumpkin bread! Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting, this easy recipe is loaded with warm spices and natural pumpkin goodness. Light, under 100 calories per slice feel free to add some seeds or berries for a fresh touch!

🥄 Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp ground cloves (optional)
• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

🧰 Equipment

• Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk and spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cooling rack

🍞 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin purée, sugar, eggs, oil (or butter), and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Optional Add-Ins: Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
6. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy your light, berry-topped, under 100 calorie pumpkin bread!

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