Pumpkin Bread with Ground Flax and Walnuts
An especially yummy treat in the fall or winter. Serve warm with a little Smart Balance.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup ground flax
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, view mix together the pumpkin, flax, brown sugar, and eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into the pumpkin mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. The top of the loaf should spring back when lightly pressed.
NOTE: For muffins or mini-loaves, cook for 25-30 minutes.