Description
Enjoy a moist and flavorful Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread with a smooth, natural maple glaze. This recipe blends wholesome whole wheat flour and nutrient-rich pumpkin with warm spices and a subtly sweet plant-based maple glaze, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to make and versatile, it brings cozy fall flavors and comfort to any occasion.
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
Maple Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup natural powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup natural maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prep the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, plant-based milk, and natural vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender and fluffy.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Maple Glaze: While the bread cools, whisk together natural powdered sugar, natural maple syrup, a splash of plant-based milk, and natural gelling agent until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is slightly cooled but still warm, drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the top to soak in slightly and set with a glossy finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the batter blend more smoothly and promote even baking.
- Gently fold the batter until just combined to avoid a dense texture.
- Start testing with a toothpick at 50 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Let the bread cool slightly before glazing to ensure the glaze sets perfectly without melting away.
- Store bread in an airtight container to maintain moisture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: whole wheat pumpkin bread, plant-based maple glaze, moist pumpkin bread, healthy pumpkin bread, autumn bread, vegan pumpkin bread