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    Home » Recipes » Home Baking » Home Baking Cakes and Biscuits

    Pumpkin And Walnut Loaf

    Published: Oct 12, 2017 · Updated: Jan 17, 2021 by Neil 14 Comments

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    Pumpkin and walnut loaf cake lying on a bread board, facing forward with 3 slices.

    Pumpkin and walnut loaf is a delicious moist pumpkin bread filled with crunchy little pieces of walnut. Made from whole wheat flour this tasty sharing recipe is a healthy way to enjoy pumpkin with friends and family!

    Pumpkin and walnut loaf facing forward on a chopping board with three slices cut off at the front. Coffee cup and caffetiere in the background.

    Folks, I might be slightly biased but I'm pretty sure that in tasting my new pumpkin and walnut loaf recipe you'll forgive me for not publishing a pumpkin recipe last year!

    I mean here in the UK we're not so pumpkin crazy like our friends in America, and we're only just beginning to understand the whole concept of the pumpkin craze.

    However I have to say that when I first took the pumpkin recipe challenge and jumped in with my first pumpkin recipe in 2015, the pumpkin gingerbread one, I was able to see what all the fuss was about.

    You see it was then that I realised that you could substitute healthier ingredients like pumpkin for less healthier ingredients like butter, which is exactly what I've done in this tasty recipe.

    Birds eye view of baked pumpkin and walnut loaf just removed from oven and still in baking tin placed on a chopping board. Carving knife at the top.

    This is so easy to make too.

    Just a bit of mixing and stirring then pop it in the oven.

    Then in about an hour, your whole house will be smelling of sweet pumpkin and you'll have a scrumptious, pumpkin loaf ready to dive into!

    And what better thing to have at this time of year when the leaves are turning colour and starting to fall from the trees.

    When there's a bit of a chill in the air and the darker nights are drawing in?

    I think we all need some good old fashioned comforting home baking, and this pumpkin and walnut loaf certainly hits that spot!

    Pumpkin and walnut loaf facing forward on a chopping board with three slices cut off at the front.

    Of course what also hits the spot is lots of hot fresh soup, but we're not taking about that here.

    Well not just yet anyway, check back next week for that.

    What we've got here are 14 deliciously moist slices of perfect, filling and hearty perfection.

    As a bonus, each slice only comes in at just over 160 calories don't you know?

    Three slices of pumpkin and walnut loaf on a side plate. Rest of the loaf on a chopping board at the top with a carving knife to the side.

    Why You'll Love This Pumpkin And Walnut Loaf

    Our American friends have been loving the health benefits of pumpkin now for many years, but for the benefit of my other readers who are not so familiar let's just list below some of the reasons why you'll love this pumpkin and walnut loaf and pumpkin in particular.

    • Pumpkin is low in calories
    • Helps to boost vision
    • Lower blood pressure
    • The fibre, potassium, and vitamin C content in found in pumpkin help support a good healthy heart.

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    Pumpkin and walnut loaf is a delicious moist pumpkin bread filled with crunchy little pieces of walnut. Made from whole wheat flour this tasty sharing recipe is a healthy way to enjoy pumpkin with friends and family! Click to Tweet

    Pumpkin And Walnut Loaf Recipe

    Folks I've been eating pumpkin seeds for years and I bet you have too. But why not give actual pumpkin a try?

    You can find pumpkin puree in cans, usually in the world foods or American section of the largest supermarket chains.

    I’d also love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    Pumpkin and walnut loaf is a delicious moist pumpkin bread filled with crunchy little pieces of walnut. Made from whole wheat flour this tasty sharing recipe is a healthier way to enjoy pumpkin with friends and family!
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    Pumpkin And Walnut Loaf Recipe

    Pumpkin and walnut loaf is a delicious moist pumpkin bread filled with crunchy little pieces of walnut. A healthier way to enjoy pumpkin with friends and family!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Home Baking
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 14 slices
    Calories: 162kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Loaf tin
    • Sieve
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring jug
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Wooden spoon
    • Wooden skewers
    • Wire baking rack

    Ingredients

    • Low calorie cooking oil spray
    • 150 g plain flour
    • 150 g wholemeal flour
    • 150 g light soft brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 75 g walnut pieces chopped
    • 200 g Libby’s solid pack pumpkin
    • 100 g no fat Greek yogurt
    • 1 large egg beaten
    • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
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    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 180F Fan and grease a loaf tin, using the low calorie cooking oil spray
    • Sieve all the dry ingredients, the 2 flours, sugar, baking powder and walnuts into a large mixing bowl to remove any lumps.
    • In a separate smaller mixing bowl add the pumpkin, yogurt, egg, vegetable oil and mix together well.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and combine all the ingredients together.
    • Spoon the mixture into the greased loaf tin, spreading the mixture around to ensure the tin is properly filled.
    • Bake in the centre of your oven for approximately 35 – 40 minutes. Check to see if it is cooked properly by inserting a skewer into the cake, which should come out clean.
    • Allow to cool a little. Then remove the loaf from the tin and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Keep in an airtight sealed tin.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 84.8mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 11.2g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 0.9mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Pumpkin And Walnut Loaf
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 162 Calories from Fat 39
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4.3g7%
    Saturated Fat 0.6g4%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
    Cholesterol 1mg0%
    Sodium 84.8mg4%
    Carbohydrates 28.5g10%
    Fiber 1.9g8%
    Sugar 11.2g12%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 350IU7%
    Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
    Calcium 100mg10%
    Iron 0.9mg5%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 12, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Loving the use of the walnuts in there!
      Pumpkin is pretty overblown, I think it's just the idea of it that everyone goes crazy over. It just HAS not be a "thing" now! But I just read an article on how pumpkin trends have been on the decline since 2014! Haha!

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      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        October 12, 2017 at 7:46 pm

        I've loved the couple of recipes I've made with pumpkin Rebecca.

        It's not something as big here as it is there but I love to experiment with different ingredients so that's what attracted me to it! 🙂

        But if it's in decline, oh well. All things come to an end sometime don't they? Ha ha!

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    2. David @ Spiced

      October 12, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      So glad you are getting on the pumpkin train over there, Neil! I love a good pumpkin bread, and the addition of walnuts in this one sound amazing. I do love Fall for so many reasons, and baking is definitely at the top of the list. I'm thinking I should bake up a loaf of pumpkin bread this weekend now. I bet this would be good lightly toasted for breakfast! 🙂

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      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        October 12, 2017 at 8:03 pm

        I'm so glad that you think this would be perfect toasted for breakfast David. I wasn't sure myself, I had been thinking that it would be, because we enjoyed it toasted, but we weren't sure if it was suitable for breakfast but you've just validated that it is! Awesome!

        I had fun in making this recipe and definitely love the baking in fall / autumn too. It helps to keep the kitchen warm doesn't it? 😉

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    3. Agness of Run Agness Run

      October 13, 2017 at 10:07 am

      Yum! This is an awesome loaf which I can easily eat with a cup of tea, Neil. Is it ok if I use olive oil instead of vegetable one?

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        October 13, 2017 at 10:42 am

        Thanks Agnes! I can't be sure that olive oil would work instead of vegetable oil as I've not tried it myself, sorry.

        How about you try it and if it works out then let everyone know here? That would be appreciated! Thanks! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jeff

      October 13, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      I'll be this is good with a bowl of soup, as you suggest - but I'll be it's also good for breakfast!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        October 13, 2017 at 8:09 pm

        I'm beginning to think that it's great with anything and at anytime! Thanks Jeff, so many great comments, I never realised how it could go with so many different things! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Ashika | Gardening Foodie

      October 13, 2017 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      Haha..I know what you mean about the pumpkin craze. It's not such a big thing here in South Africa either. But I also wanted to taste what all the craze was about baking with pumpkin...and wow it does add amazing flavour and colour to baking and cooking.
      Your recipe for walnut and pumpkin loaf sounds amazing. Adding this to my newfound love of baking with pumpkin.
      I cannot wait to try it out.
      Have a great weekend Neil ?

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        October 14, 2017 at 5:15 am

        Thanks Ashika. Isn't the internet great in that we would never have know about the pumpkin craze, or all those amazing pumpkin recipes before it came along?

        There's just so many other recipes I'd love to try out there too. It's just getting the time isn't it? 🙂

        Hope you have a fantastic weekend too! 😀

        Reply
    6. GiGi Eats

      October 14, 2017 at 3:36 am

      5 stars
      Drizzle melted butter all over a few slices of this - and HELLOOOOOOOO delicious!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        October 14, 2017 at 5:17 am

        I never thought of melting the butter and drizzling it over. Thanks GiGi. Something new to try! 😀

        Reply
    7. Diane

      October 31, 2017 at 6:36 am

      5 stars
      Yes, it looks so beautiful! I'm already imaging having this with a cup of tea ... Lovely!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        October 31, 2017 at 8:34 am

        Thanks Diane. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply

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