Healthy Pumpkin Bread With Maple Cheese Spread

Name: Healthy Pumpkin Bread With Maple Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pumpkin Loaf; 1/4 cup coconut oil, gently melted; 1/4 cup kefir; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup pumpkin puree; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/4 cups cup buckwheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 teaspoons turbinado sugar; 2 tablespoons toasted pepitas; Maple Cheese Spread; 5 ounces fresh cheese; 2 ounces butter; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

Pumpkin Loaf
1/4 cup coconut oil, gently melted
1/4 cup kefir
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/4 cups cup buckwheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons turbinado sugar
2 tablespoons toasted pepitas
Maple Cheese Spread
5 ounces fresh cheese
2 ounces butter
2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0 F. Grease your loaf pan with a bit of butter.
2
In a large bowl, beat together the oil and syrup. Add eggs and beat until no strings of egg white remain. Whisk in the pumpkin puree, kefir and vanilla.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, flour, and baking soda.
4
Add dry ingredients to wet, and fold together in about twelve strokes. Do not over stir.
5
Pour batter into greased loaf pan. Sprinkle the top with turbinado sugar and pepitas.
6
Bake for 55 - 60 minutes. Be sure to use a clean butter knife to test for doneness. If the knife pulls out clean, you're good to go. Let cool for 30 minutes.
7
While the bread is cooling, beat together the frosting ingredients until smooth.
8
Cut into generously thick slices. and serve with heavy smearing of cheese butter.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pumpkin Loaf, 1/4 cup coconut oil, gently melted, 1/4 cup kefir, 1/2 cup maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Healthy Pumpkin Bread With Maple Cheese Spread falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!