Walnut Pumpkin Bread
DESCRIPTION
Easy pumpkin bread recipe featuring heart healthy California walnuts that is extra moist thanks to the inclusion of tangy vanilla yogurt.
Total Time
Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
1 Hr, 10 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 20 Mins
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
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.