Walnut Pumpkin Bread

By Gavin Schmidt
Total Time
1 Hr, 20 Mins
Serves
8
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.

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
1 Hr, 10 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 20 Mins
Calories
430
Total Fat
16
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
Cholesterol
48
Sodium
190
Carbohydrates
67
Dietary Fiber
3
Protein
8

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.