Check out the yummy creation that won my first giveaway!
I had some leftover pumpkin (and still do!) from making pumpkin cookies, and didn’t want it to go to waste. I am trying to not be as wasteful, and as you saw from my fridge last week, with only 2 of us in the house it is difficult.
I knew if I made a ‘normal’ sized bread that one of two things would happen. I would eat the entire thing, crying the next morning as I tried to fit into my clothes. Or, it would go to waste because I still couldn’t fit in my jeans. Hmmpf.
I opted to make these mini breads so I could beg someone to take them off my hands.
I used Martha’s recipe as a base, but switched up my spices a bit.
I only used a bit of nutmeg, but a truckload of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
One cup of pumpkin went in the mix.
And some brown sugar lumps.
Don’t you all want to eat this?
I halved Martha’s recipe and made 3 mini loaves with 2 mix-ins.
One plain pumpkin bread, one white chocolate pumpkin bread, and one milk chocolate pumpkin bread.
These were absolutely delish!
I love mini loaves. It’s all about portion control, right? Does it still count if you eat an entire mini loaf yourself? In one sitting? I didn’t. Maybe.
Luckily, a friend stopped over and I coerced her into taking 2 pumpkin breads with her.
But not without a taste first. :)
Not only are these mini and delicious, but I also think they make perfect, thoughtful gifts when wrapped in some autumn decor. Give it away!
Pumpkin Bread – Adapted from Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon buttermilk
Preheat oven to 350. Mix pumpkin and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, oil and vanilla and continue to mix.
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to pumpkin mix – beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Pour into mini loaf pans, adding any addition mix-ins, like chocolate chips or walnuts. Bake 45-55 minutes.
Dig in! :)
I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.
mmmm I love anything to do with pumpkin and these sound great! Thank goodness for martha!!
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which one was your favorite?
I made a big batch of banana bread recently, telling myself i would cut it up and freeze it for quick breakfasts….but a few late college nights later, and it was all gone before I could even get near the kitchen.
hahaha
oops =)
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mini food is always better. always.
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The way you write is SO cute! :D
I LOVE pumpkin, so obviously I’m gonna be drooling!
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SCRUMPTIOUS!!
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oh wow those pumpkin loafs look SO good :D
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i’m sure you didn’t have to twist your friend’s arm too hard to get her to take some bread–it looks wonderful! i’m a fan of the mini loaf, and yes, i’ve been known to consume an entire little loaf in one sitting. i’m not ashamed. :)
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Those look so yummy! I swear, one of my favorite things about Fall is all of the pumpkin flavored treats out there – it’s my worst season for the diet!
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That sounds soooo yummy! I’ve had a can of pumpkin in my pantry forever….now if I can just find some mini loaf pans, I’ll be ready to try this recipe! :)
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OMG thank you for that recipe, i had a foodie mess up this weekend with a recipe and need a good one to follow, this looks amazing! and I love how you made 3 diff ones!! I am pritning this out to try!
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Wonderful! Now if I can just find some pumpkin……
I have found the only problem with mini anything is I never think I am eating very much- just nibbling- and all of a sudden, it’s gone! Yikes!
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I love pumpkin. I live in Europe and it’s really not as popular here as in the US…This recipe looks really good, thanks for sharing!
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
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oh my yum! This looks so good
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These looks really delicious–especially the white chocolate combo! You’ve inspired me to bake some with the can of pumpkin that I have. I’m going to test your recipe by replacing the flour with oatmeal and the sugar with agave! Thanks for the idea!
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Is the recipe you’ve listed the one for 1 normal sized loaf? Am a bit confused and I only have normal sized loaf pans! Looks amazing!!
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I made this and it was the BESTTTTTTT. So moist and delicious and odmfgkjhafasbfas. <3
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I really liked the white chocolate one! Thankfully I gave that one away. :)
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Aw thank you!
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It definitely is! I love pumpkin EVERYTHING.
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mmmm yea I figured that one would be best =)
I’m def gonna have to try this
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Yes you can do this for 1 normal sized loaf!! :)
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