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Pumpkin Loaf

Full of flavour and protein from lentils, this pumpkin loaf makes a great snack for lunch boxes or afterschool.
Pulses Lentils
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 1 loaf

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice or 1/14 recipe Calories: 180 Total Fat: 5 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Carbohydrate: 29 g Fibre: 3 g Sugars: 12 g Protein: 5 g Cholesterol: 28 mg Sodium: 126 mg Potassium: 151 mg Iron: 2 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) no-salt-added lentils drained & rinsed (yields 1 1/4 cups/300 mL cooked lentils)
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) water
  • 1 cup 250 mL canned pumpkin purée not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) orange zest
  • 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • canola oil cooking spray

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
  • Place lentils in a food processor. Add water and blend until smooth and a consistency similar to canned pumpkin. Add additional water 1 Tbsp (15 mL) at a time if more moisture is needed to reach the proper consistency.
  • In a medium bowl, mix lentil purée, pumpkin, oil, eggs, sugar and orange zest.
  • In another bowl, combine flours, baking powder and soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt. Add dry mixture to the pumpkin mixture and stir together.
  • Spray 9-inch (22 cm) loaf pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake 55 - 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes and remove from loaf pan to let cool completely on wire rack.

Tips

  • You can use 2 tsp (10 mL) pumpkin pie spice instead of the cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
  • Feel free to add 1/2 cup (125 mL) chocolate chips, chopped raisins or dates to the mix for an added treat!

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