PUMPKIN NUT BREAD

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Classic fall flavors of pumpkin and pecans make this from-scratch bread perfect for the season. It's delicious when still warm from the oven, but it makes for a nice gift, too. Connie Thomas - Jensen, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup fat-free milk
4 large egg whites
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
3-1/3 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, sugar, milk, egg whites, oil and applesauce until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, allspice and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended. Stir in pecans., Transfer to two 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.