YUMMY MONDAYS: HEALTHY PUMPKIN LOAF

• Prep Time: 15 Minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Serves: 16

Crust:

• 1/3 cup (75 ml) plain fat-free yogurt
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fat-free sour cream
• 2 cups (500 ml) pumpkin puree

• 3 eggs or equivalent
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
• 4 teaspoons (20 ml) baking powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup (250 ml) raisins
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped walnuts


PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 9X5 inch loaf pans with butter-flavored cooking spray. Set aside.

BLEND yogurt, sour cream, pumpkin, eggs and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl. Add flour, SPLENDA® Granular, baking powder and pumpkin pie spice. Stir well. Add raisins and walnuts. Stir until just blended.

SPREAD batter into prepared pans. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

COOL and cut each loaf into eight thick slices.


Here is a yummy, easy, fast recipe that is just in time for the holidays. Also, these are great to make for all of those neighbors, family members and friends for the holidays. And they will never know that it is healthy for them to boot! Enjoy!!



• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Total Calories: 174
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Sodium: 141 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 26.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
• Protein: 4.6 g