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

    Pumpkin Gingerbread

    Published: Feb 3, 2015 · Updated: Jun 29, 2020 by Neil 6 Comments

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    Two plates with two slices of pumpkin gingerbread on. One in front of the other with a glass of milk in bewtween. Pin title text overlay at top.
    This healthy pumpkin gingerbread loaf is so delicious, you just wont be able to put it down. With an amazingly moist texture, and a fantastic zingy ginger hit, it's hard to believe that something so tasty is only 172 calories per slice and low in fat too! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #healthy #gingerbread #pumpkin #loaf

    This pumpkin gingerbread is so delicious. With an amazingly moist texture and a fantastic zingy ginger hit, it's hard to believe that it's only 141 calories per slice and low in fat too!

    Two slices of pumpkin gingerbread on a plate with a glass of milk to the side. The rest of the loaf sliced and on a square plate in the background.

    Between my other half and I, this pumpkin gingerbread didn’t last long in our house.

    Now, considering that she admits to not being altogether keen on ginger, that’s saying something about this recipe!

    Unlike traditional gingerbread which I love but can sometimes have a dry consistency this pumpkin gingerbread has a lovely moist texture.

    Plus it lasts up to 5 days (that’s if there's any left!) kept in a container in a dry cool place.

    Four slices of pumpkin gingerbread on a plate. The rest of the gingerbread sliced and on a chopping board in the background.

    With it being low in fat and calories, you can be sure to enjoy a little of this every day without feeling guilty too!

    I shared this with colleagues at work, and as pumpkin isn't something we would traditionally cook with, here in Scotland, they were amazed at this healthy pumpkin gingerbread recipe! 🙂

    It took me a couple of batches before I had the consistency of the bread correct, but when it was perfected I was delighted.

    I never knew you could substitute healthier ingredients like pumpkin and butternut squash for less healthy ones (e.g. white flour, eggs, and butter) until I started on my weightloss journey.

    This recipe came about after I’d made another trial recipe and had a number of left over cans of Libby’s canned pumpkin and began experimenting by adding it to breads.

    I'm looking forward to much more experimenting with other such combinations in the future! I've a few up my sleeve 😉

    Two plates with two slices of pumpkin gingerbread on, one in front if the other with a glass of milk in between.

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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.

    This is the basic loaf tin I use. 

    As you can see it's relatively inexpensive and its perfect for loaf cake recipes.

    Plus it's teflon coated and comes with a lifetime guarantee.

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    This pumpkin gingerbread is so delicious, you just wont be able to put it down. With an amazingly moist texture, and a fantastic zingy ginger hit, it's hard to believe that something so tasty is only 141 calories per slice and low in fat too! Click to Tweet

    Pumpkin Gingerbread Recipe

    Delight your friends with a slice of this alternative gingerbread recipe. They'll love it (and so will their waistlines!).

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

    This pumpkin gingerbread is so delicious, you just wont be able to put it down. With an amazingly moist texture, and a fantastic zingy ginger hit, it's hard to believe that something so tasty is only 141 calories per slice and low in fat too!
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    Pumpkin Gingerbread Recipe

    This pumpkin gingerbread is so delicious and has an amazingly moist texture and a fantastic zingy ginger taste.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Home Baking
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 14
    Calories: 141kcal
    Author: Neil

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    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 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
    • 200 g Libby’s solid pack pumpkin
    • 100 g no fat Greek yogurt
    • 1 large egg , beaten
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 180F Fan and grease a 20cm x 12.5 cm / 8” x 5” loaf tin, using the low calorie cooking oil spray
    • Sieve all the dry ingredients, the 2 flours, sugar, baking powder and ground ginger 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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    Notes

    Calories in nutrition label are per slice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.9g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 2.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Trans Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 14.2mg | Sodium: 38mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 11.1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.9mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Pumpkin Gingerbread
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 141 Calories from Fat 19
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2.1g3%
    Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
    Trans Fat 0.9g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g
    Cholesterol 14.2mg5%
    Sodium 38mg2%
    Carbohydrates 27.9g9%
    Fiber 1.6g7%
    Sugar 11.1g12%
    Protein 3.7g7%
    Vitamin A 350IU7%
    Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
    Calcium 50mg5%
    Iron 0.9mg5%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Susie @ SuzLyfe

      February 03, 2015 at 6:06 pm

      You do realize that pumpkin gingerbread is one of my favorite things in this entire world, right?
      I mean, that is the entire reason for the post, if I might (correctly) assume.
      But Neil, it isn't even my birthday yet! I guess I shall accept it for Valentine's day. Because you are sending me this, right? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. Seriously. Pumpkin Gingerbread. One of the ways to my heart. Particularly if there are chocolate chips in there. And whipped cream.
      And a fresh decaf coffee. OMG. The fact that I have to go back to work now just sucks.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        February 03, 2015 at 6:38 pm

        I've got to say Susie, that this recipe is one I could quite easily get hooked on, so I can completely understand how it could be one of your favourites! 🙂

        As for sending you this, it does last about 5 days in a sealed container, so that's possible. But, I have a habit of getting into trouble (like when I was jet lagged and took that apple into Australia) with exporting food 😉

        So I'll have to just let you be imagine how good it tastes, sorry. 😛

        Reply
    2. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      February 03, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      Wow - you did get this bread just right - it looks perfect for evening tea! AND breakfast even! Love that you combined pumpkin puree and yogurt in this - your pictures show how amazingly moist this is!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        February 04, 2015 at 5:35 am

        Thanks Shashi. It really is total yum, and for Lynne to love it, when she doesn't really like ginger, well....it must have been good! 🙂

        Reply
    3. lindsay

      February 04, 2015 at 3:21 am

      can't go wrong with Libbys! the best!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        February 04, 2015 at 5:37 am

        I am so obsessed with Libby's canned pumpkin now, Lindsay! It's really something not known here in the U.K.and I know there are so many fantastic recipes and combinations that can be made from it, I can't wait to try out more! 😀

        Reply

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