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Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Made Easy

Healthy Pumpkin Bread with “Cream Cheese” Frosting
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A delicious and healthier version of pumpkin bread topped with creamy frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, applesauce, maple syrup, honey, and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  5. Fold in walnuts, then pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool before frosting with cream cheese and yogurt mixture.

Notes

  • For a sweeter frosting, add a bit of powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Adding chocolate chips can enhance the flavor.

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Keywords: Healthy Pumpkin Bread, Cream Cheese Frosting, Easy Pumpkin Bread

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