Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This amazingly delicious pumpkin bread recipe is both healthy and tasty. This is a great way to get a few more vegetable into your child. Experts suggest that we eat a variety of colors of vegetables; orange vegetables are often neglected. Pumpkin offers nutrients such as iron, zinc, and fiber.

Beyond the benefits of the pumpkin the whole wheat flour adds extra fiber and nutrients that make the bread even healthier. 

Don't let the fact that it is healthy scare you off. Even the pickiest of eaters will love this recipe. In addition, it is easy to make and requires very little time in the kitchen.

	Pumpkin Bread
	Ingredients: 3 cups whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 cups pumpkin 1/2 cups oil 3/4 cup applesauce 1/2 cup chopped nuts Directions: Stir together the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients, beat together and then add the nuts.  Pour it into 2 greased 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" bread pans. Bake at 350° F for 45 - 50 minutes. Tip: For a great tasting finish, rub butter on the top of the whole loaf while it is still hot. Recipe By: Shirley Jentzsch

Variations

This bread is great hot out of the oven. Many people enjoy it with a little butter or frosting spread on each slice.

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