SUGAR FREE PUMPKIN DATE NUT BREAD

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This is an old recipe from my mother which I have adjusted for diabetics. We give this as holiday gifts instead of the traditional fruit cake.

Provided by iswenson

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 small loaf pans, 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

29 ounces pumpkin
4 cups Splenda sugar substitute
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, whip eggs.
  • add oil and continue mixing.
  • add the splenda sugar substitute and mix well.
  • Add the applesauce, pumpkin, and vanilla.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients and add to the pumpkin mixture.
  • Stir in the dates and nuts.
  • Batter will be very stiff.
  • Grease and flour 8 small loaf pans or 4 larger loaf pans.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.
  • Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.
  • When completely cool, store in plastic bags.
  • This bread freezes nicely and is a great Thanksgiving gift to friends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.6, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 147.1, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4, Protein 2.5

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