Healthy Recipes Healthy Bread Recipes Healthy Quick Bread Recipes Healthy Pumpkin Bread Recipes High-Protein Pumpkin Bread 4.8 (5) 4 Reviews This easy pumpkin bread gets a protein boost from yogurt and a nutty pumpkin seed topping. Warm spices combined with pumpkin make this the perfect fall breakfast. Bake a loaf on the weekend and enjoy it during the week as you dash out the door. If you like your pumpkin bread a little sweeter, drizzle it with the optional glaze after it cools. By Craig Ruff Craig Ruff Craig Ruff was first exposed to professional food service while working for an event center at the business school he was attending. There, he was responsible for maintaining the kitchen for caterers. He has been a lifelong cook, and followed his passion through culinary school and to working in restaurants. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 2, 2024 Tested by Catherine Jessee Tested by Catherine Jessee Catherine Jessee is a test kitchen assistant at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She has tested recipes for brands including Allrecipes, EatingWell, Food & Wine, Real Simple, People and Southern Living. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 10 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian High-Protein Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Pumpkin Bread 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 2/3 cup oat flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup whole milk 2/3 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup canola oil 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/3 cup unsalted raw pepitas Glaze (optional) 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, unsifted 2 teaspoons whole milk Directions To prepare pumpkin bread: Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the long sides of the pan. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, oat flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a large bowl until combined. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Whisk milk, pumpkin, yogurt, granulated sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl until combined. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture; fold until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading in an even layer. Sprinkle with pepitas. Bake until firm and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour, 10 minutes to 1 hour, 20 minutes, loosely tenting with foil after 45 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 35 minutes. Remove the loaf from the pan using the paper overhang. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel To prepare glaze, if desired: Whisk confectioners’ sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the loaf before slicing and serving. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel To make ahead Store cooled loaf (Steps 1-4) covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temperature. Glaze the loaf just before serving, if desired. EatingWell.com, August 2024 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 257 Calories 11g Fat 33g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Serving Size 1 slice Calories 257 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 33g 12% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 9g Protein 8g 16% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 41mg 14% Vitamin A 152µg Vitamin C 1mg 1% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 9% Folate 41µg Vitamin K 7µg Sodium 204mg 9% Calcium 124mg 10% Iron 2mg 12% Magnesium 60mg 14% Potassium 205mg 4% Zinc 1mg 11% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 1g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.