Pumpkin Bread with Olive Oil, Honey & Fresh Ginger
Soft, moist pumpkin bread with olive oil, honey, orange, and fresh ginger — cozy and bright at the same time, perfect for fall breakfasts or snacks.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger (optional, for extra spice)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice (optional)
Wet ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (homemade or canned)
- ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
- ¾ cup cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
Optional add-ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans
- A handful of raisins or chopped dates
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (~350°F) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin with olive oil, brown sugar, honey, eggs, vanilla, orange zest, orange juice, and fresh grated ginger until all is smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in nuts or raisins if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal
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