Pumpkin-Oat Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, brown sugar and eggs.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the walnuts, if desired.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin is a great source of Vitamin A and fiber.
• Oats are a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
• Adding nuts to the bread will provide additional protein, as well as healthy unsaturated fats.