Pumpkin apple bread with coconut oil and half the sugar of traditional recipes! Â
This delicious bread is a tasty breakfast or snack. Â Turn a loaf into muffins if you would like!
Pumpkin Bread With Diced Apples
Tender and lightly sweetened tasty pumpkin apple bread is the perfect snack when you want two of your favorite fall flavors in one delicious bite!
I woke up dreaming of this tasty bread and thought that I would squeeze in some baking time before getting on with my birthday activities yesterday.
It was a perfect morning listening to music in my pj’s sipping on coffee while dicing up an apple.
What a great way to fill the house with the homey smell of pumpkin spices!
Lightened Up Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin is such a great source of fiber and a healthy dose of Vitamin A in it’s natural state.
But as soon as the fat and sweetener is added the whole recipe can go from pretty healthy to a sugar bomb!
My goal was to keep the robust flavors of this bread intact, which I’m happy to say was accomplished.
Some of the adjustments I made as to use coconut oil in place of vegetable or canola oil. I also added sugar-free applesauce, whole grains, and real chunks of apple pieces.
Adjust the sweetener to your preference
The other adjustment I made was to limit the sugar. My recipe only calls for 1/2 cup of sugar, which may be quite a bit lower from some of the other bread recipes you’ve enjoyed. Â
Even with the low amount of sugar this bread is still a treat and tastes like one!
The apple also adds some sugar, so I think this pumpkin apple bread is perfectly balanced, but feel free to add more sweetener or swap it for maple syrup or stevia if you would like.
Pumpkin Apple Bread With Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
Have you tried baking with whole wheat pastry flour?
It’s such a nice way to add whole grains to baked goods keeping the tender fluffy texture without the the heavy twiggy taste of whole wheat.
Interested in mixing up the flavors? Try using Apple Pie Spice in place of the Pumpkin Pie Spice. Both are so flavorful!
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Subtle pumpkin flavored pancakes with an earthy flavorful homemade syrup makes a delicious breakfast or brunch addition!
Homemade waffles made with whole wheat flour and topped with a delicious apple spice topping.
These stuffed baked apples are filled with chopped pecans, cranberries, brown sugar and butter! This easy dessert is a scrumptious dessert for two and are also elegant enough to be served at a dinner party!
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Apple Bread
Pumpkin apple bread with coconut oil and half the sugar of traditional recipes! This delicious pumpkin bread is a tasty breakfast or snack. These can also be made into muffins.
Ingredients
- 2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 - 1 cup sugar (or sugar alternative like Maple Syrup, Truvia or Stevia)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl whisk flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
In a large bowl mix together eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, coconut oil, and apple sauce. Add the flour mix into the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in apples.
Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean.
Cool on a cooling rack before slicing.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 215Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 141mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 4gSugar: 11gProtein: 6g
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Melanie Gonzalez
Delicious bread!! Used butter instead of the coconut oil and doubled the apple pieces, it’s so good!! Thank you for this recipe!
Sandra Shaffer
I’m so glad you tried this recipe and enjoyed it! Thank you for commenting, Melanie!
Jennifer Stewart
I love the combination of pumpkin and apple! This is the ultimate combination for fall! This is totally going to be breakfast and dessert!
Madi
This bread sounds so delicious! I love that it combines pumpkin and apple!
michele
I make zucchini bread all of the time, but have never thought about making apple bread… what a great idea! Definitely going to give this a try!
Amy Nash
This bread looks so tasty and I’m really interested in trying the whole wheat pastry flour now. I love the combination of the two best flavors of fall and could totally see making this into muffins to easily freeze them for quick breakfasts on the go!
Debra C.
This looks so moist and delicious, I can’t wait to try your recipe!
debi at Life Currents
I love pumpkin bread & the addition of the apple chunks makes this the perfect fall breakfast.
Healing Tomato
Pumpkin bread is the perfect fall dessert recipe. I have never made it before, but, your recipe has inspired me to try it this weekend. Looks beyond delicious.
Julie
That bread looks tender and delicious. I love the idea of cooking apple into this pumpkin bread! Yum and pinning!
Mary Pisarkiewicz
I love the apple chunks baked within the bread! It ads texture and crunch that is more subtle then adding a nut.
Joy
I love baking with whole flour, but have yet to use coconut oil, this bread sounds like a great excuse to give it a try and looks amazing!
Kristi
This sounds delicious! I’ve never had apple pumpkin bread before. This is exciting! My kiddos really enjoy all things made with apples. I will have to try this.
Valerie
This looks delicious and so moist. I would love to try it.
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
This sounds delicious! LOVE pumpkin apple bread! Perfect for this time of year.