Walnut Pumpkin Bread

Name: Walnut Pumpkin Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 teaspoon each: baking powder and baking soda; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1 (6-ounce) container vanilla yogurt; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup chopped California walnuts, divided (Optional: Try pre-packaged glazed walnuts for a sweeter version.)

Total Time

1 Hr, 20 Mins

Serves

Meal

Breakfast Brunch Snack

Description

Easy pumpkin bread recipe featuring heart healthy California walnuts that is extra moist thanks to the inclusion of tangy vanilla yogurt.

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon each: baking powder and baking soda
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 (6-ounce) container vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup chopped California walnuts, divided (Optional: Try pre-packaged glazed walnuts for a sweeter version.)

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly butter a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Stir together all dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk together pumpkin, yogurt, oil, extract and eggs in a medium bowl. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are incorporated.
Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts and spoon into prepared pan; sprinkle with reserved walnuts. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before removing from pan.

NUTRITION

Calories: 430 cal
Total Fat: 16 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 48 mg
Sodium: 190 mg
Carbohydrates: 67 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 8 g