PUMPKIN RAISIN SPICE BREAD

PUMPKIN RAISIN SPICE BREAD image

Yield 16 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup pumpkin (canned, unsweetened)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
4 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 large egg whites
2 cups (4 packets) kashi Heart to Heart Instant Oaatmeal (any flavor) divided
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeb
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup raisins or any dried fruit
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 1 large loaf pan or 2 small loaf pans with nonstick vegetable spray. 2.Mix first seven ingredients together until well creamed. 3. Add in 1 1/2 cups oaatmeal and remaining ingredients, blend until just mixed. 4. Pour dough evenly into prepared pan. Fill only about 3/4 full. sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup oatmeal. 5. Bake 30 to 45 minutes, or until top is slightly soft to touch, but not wet. Use toothpick test. 6. Allow to cool before removing from pan. Cut thick slices and enjoy for breakfast, snack or desert.