Egg-less Pumpkin bread with the goodness of dates

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin bread was something I tried for the first time last year when the whole pumpkin that I bought for vishukani was waiting for my mercy....Otherwise I used to buy only cut pumpkin pieces just to add in Sambar or make Erissery....Once I tried this divine bread, no more buying cut pieces of pumpkin....

I have tried different versions of pumpkin bread till now...with eggs, eggless , with n without milk etc...etc...etc...

But the one that I am sharing today is my favorite among them.......

In this I have reduced the sugar that I normally use and instead added some chopped dates which gave a natural sweetness to the bread....Also I have used whole wheat flour instead of plain flour......And landed up with a healthy way to enjoy Pumpkin for our breakfast....

Here comes the easy n simple recipe...

Ingredients

1. Whole Wheat Flour              - 2 cups
2. Sugar                                     - 1/3 cup
3. Baking Powder                     - 1 tsp
4. Baking Soda                          -  1 tsp
5. Oil                                           - 1/2 cup [ I used Extra Virgin Olive Oil ]
6. Yogurt                                    - 1/2 cup
7. Pumpkin Puree                     - 1 cup
8. Nutmeg powder                    - 1 tsp
9. Pitted Dates [ chopped]       - 1/2 cup

Preparation

1. Pre heat the oven to 200°C.
2. Blend together pumpkin puree, oil and yogurt to a smooth paste. You can use your hand mixer or a blender. 
3. Add sugar and blend again until it all get dissolved and combined well. Keep aside this wet mixture.
4. Mix together flour, baking powder , baking soda and nutmeg powder in a bowl.
5. Now add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold in without any lumps. 
6. Finally add the chopped dates and mix uniformly.
7. Tranfer to a 8'' x 4'' loafpan and bake for 55-60 mins or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
8. Allow it to rest in the pan for a few minutes before taking out. 
9. Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing. 
10. Pumpkin Bread is ready to be Sliced and Stored. Enjoy as and when you like.

Pumpkin Bread