Caring Connection | fall 2009

Pumpkin-Cranberry Gift Loaves

Ingredients

1 29-ounce can of pure pumpkin (about 1-3/4 cups)
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 egg substitutes
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
2-1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 cups fresh cranberries

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray six baby loaf pans (about 6 inches long) with cooking spray. In a large bowl, use a whisk to combine pumpkin, sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil. Add dry ingredients, stirring until everything is combined. Stir in nuts and cranberries.

Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove to rack and let cool completely before wrapping. Serves four.

Nutrition Facts

Each serving contains about 165 calories, 2 grams protein, 6 grams fat, 27 mg cholesterol, 24 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, and 130 mg sodium.