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1 hour 10 minutes
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Pumpkin Raisin Nut Bread

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by: Joanna Cismaru
01.31.13
Updated: 06.04.20

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This Pumpkin Raisin Nut Bread is made healthier with a couple secret ingredients. Super perfect for breakfast or a snack!

Close up shot of Pumpkin Raisin Nut Bread sliced on a plate

I love to bake and I love to bake breads, any type of breads. I love breads like banana breads, walnut breads, and pumpkin breads. I find them ideal for breakfast, perfect type of breakfast when you’re in a rush in the morning.

I modified this bread a little bit because I wanted to make it healthier, so I cut out the oil and replaced it with apple sauce and replaced some of the flour with rolled oats. You won’t miss the oil, trust me. The bread is still delicious and you’ll love it, and it’s now good for you.

I’ve been experimenting with replacing oil with apple sauce when baking these breads, trying to see if there would be a difference, in taste and in consistency. I have to tell you I haven’t been able to notice a difference. I always hated the fact that some of these breads call for up to a cup of oil to be added, which I always thought was ridiculous. Apple sauce is a great alternative and your breads still turn out moist and delicious.

Slices of Pumpkin Raisin Nut Bread on a plate

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slices of pumpkin raisin nut bread

Pumpkin Raisin Nut Bread

4.75 from 4 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 1 hr
Total: 1 hr 10 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 10
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This Pumpkin Raisin Nut Bread is made healthier with a couple secret ingredients. Super perfect for breakfast or a snack!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped, walnuts can also be used
  • 1/2 cup raisins
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine pumpkin, eggs, applesauce, water, vanilla and sugar until well blended.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Fold in the raisins and pecans. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Recipe Notes

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 46g (15%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 5g (8%)Cholesterol: 32mg (11%)Sodium: 265mg (12%)Potassium: 216mg (6%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 23g (26%)Vitamin A: 3860IU (77%)Vitamin C: 1.7mg (2%)Calcium: 43mg (4%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:American
Keyword:pumpkin raisin nut bread
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Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Raisin Nut Bread
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 240 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 265mg12%
Potassium 216mg6%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 3860IU77%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Kari says

    March 28, 2018 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    Exactly what I was looking for. Great! Thank you for this. So satisfying. I altered it a little.
    I can pumpkin-15oz, 1tsp salt, 1/2 C Greek yougurt, 3/4 nut and 1C raisin. I think it cooked for 1.5 hr. (Next time, I’ll try leaving out the water.)

    Reply
    • Nicole Beaulieu says

      March 28, 2018 at 3:05 pm

      That sounds fantastic, glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    January 31, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    Love this so much. I wrap the slices in plastic wrap and freeze them. Then in the morning I just pop one in the microwave and take it with me on the road. So good!!!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      January 31, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      Great idea!

      Reply
  3. Wendy says

    January 31, 2013 at 5:11 am

    Hi Jo,
    Love the looks of this recipe and can’t wait to try it! I am just leaping to a conclusion here, but do want to clarify, it would be a 1/2 “cup” applesauce for the recipe? Thanks for another great recipe!
    Wendy

    Reply
    • jo says

      January 31, 2013 at 3:48 pm

      That’s correct Wendy, 1/2 cup applesauce.

      Reply
  4. Molly says

    January 31, 2013 at 12:47 am

    So happy to see this healthier version on Pinterest. How much pumpkin does the recipe call for?

    Reply
    • jo says

      January 31, 2013 at 12:57 am

      1 cup, just added it Molly. Thanks.

      Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    January 31, 2013 at 12:38 am

    Sounds yummy, but is there a typo? I don’t see any pumpkin in the recipe other than the pumpkin pie spice…

    Reply
    • jo says

      January 31, 2013 at 12:56 am

      Well that would be funny now wouldn’t it, yes there’s 1 cup of pumpkin puree, just added it. Thanks.

      Reply

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