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If you have ever thought you couldn’t have bread while losing weight, you are wrong.  This easy pumpkin bread recipe is only 4 Freestyle points per serving and fantastic.  Wow your friends and family with this recipe.  

A photo of the pumpkin bread in a read loaf pan with a napkin underneath it.

During the holidays, I had time to finally get back in the kitchen.  Which means that I finally was able to do some recipe development, and I have to say that I am so glad to be back in the groove.  It’s been a challenge to find the time to do everything (from being a wife, a new mother, a full-time employee), but I find joy in the kitchen.

I don’t traditionally make too many breads because they could be loaded with WW points, but this pumpkin bread has been lightened up (it’s only 4 Freestyle points per slice) but it doesn’t taste like it’s been lightened up. 

And while I don’t eat a ton of breads (and make them even more rarely), I have made a chocolate-chip zucchini bread WW friendly and it’s also delicious!

An overhead shot of pumpkin bread in a red loaf pan.  The pumpkin loaf is sitting on a colorful napkin with blues and pinks.

One of my favorite things about this recipe is while it takes a minute to get all the ingredients in the pan, once it’s in the oven, you can relax.  You don’t have to continue to cook something or worry about your loaf.  After it’s in the oven, it’s basically done…I love that.

There are some savings in terms of points by using sugar free maple syrup.  If you don’t want to use something sugar free, you can omit this ingredient.  If you end of omitting the sugar free maple syrup, I would add some cinnamon and nutmeg to the batter.

A slice of pumpkin bread with a bite on a fork.  The slice of pumpkin bread is sitting on a light blue small plate with the loaf pan in the background.

A slice of pumpkin bread is sitting on a light blue small plate with the loaf pan in the background.

To make this pumpkin bread recipe:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Coat a 9×5 loaf pan with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk and oats.  Stir to combine and let stand for 15 minutes.

Mix together the pumpkin, maple syrup, olive oil, brown sugar, vanilla extract and eggs in a large bowl.  Stir in the oat mixture and set aside.

Mix together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a bowl.  Add the flour mixture to the wet pumpkin mixture and mix until combined.  Pour the batter in the prepared loaf pan.

Bake for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted in the center and comes out clean.  Allow to cool completely before you serve.  Cut in 12 slices and serve.

A close up photo of pumpkin bread. The bread is in a bright red loaf pan with a colorful napkin underneath it.

Pumpkin Bread

This recipe is 4 Freestyle points on Weight Watchers.
3 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 197kcal
Author: Dash of Herbs

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar free maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 2 Tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Coat a 9x5 loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk and oats.  Stir to combine and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Mix together the pumpkin, maple syrup, olive oil, brown sugar, vanilla extract and eggs in a large bowl.  Stir in the oat mixture and set aside.
  • Mix together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a bowl.  Add the flour mixture to the wet pumpkin mixture and mix until combined.  Pour the batter in the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted in the center and comes out clean.  Allow to cool completely before you serve.  Cut in 12 slices and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 175mg8%
Potassium 173mg5%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 3295IU66%
Vitamin C 1.1mg1%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Kristyn says

    January 23, 2019 at 10:34 am

    Thank you – I hope you try it and enjoy it as much as I did.

  2. Missy @MySh!ttyKitchen says

    January 22, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    MMM I love pumpkin bread! I will have to try this healthier version!

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