Pumpkin Bread

Name: Pumpkin Bread
Yield: 32 servings
Ingredients: 1 can pumpkin (15 ounce); 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup yogurt, low-fat plain; 1 1/2 cups flour (all purpose); 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup raisins

Source: Food for Fitness and Fun Iowa State University Extension

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Sweet and spicy, this pumpkin bread makes a wonderful holiday treat.

Makes

32 servings

Ingredients

1 can pumpkin (15 ounce)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup yogurt, low-fat plain
1 1/2 cups flour (all purpose)
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together pumpkin, sugar, oil, and yogurt.
In a medium bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add to pumpkin mixture, stirring until just moistened.
Stir in raisins.
Pour into 2 greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pans and bake for about 1 hour.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely.

Notes

Substituting yogurt for eggs and oil reduces fat and cholesterol. Learn more about: Pumpkins

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