Made By Emily
Breakfast

Healthy Oat Pumpkin Bread for Breakfast

Healthy oat pumpkin bread loaf freshly baked for breakfast

Recipe Summary

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 8
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Bread
  • Calories: 150

Ingredients

  • 300 g pumpkin (yields about 200 ml pumpkin purée)
  • 170 g oat flour (about 2 cups rolled oats)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh ginger (to taste, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pumpkin: Start by cutting the top off the pumpkin and removing the seeds. Peel and cut the pumpkin into slices. This step can be a little time-consuming, so take your time to ensure you’re cutting through to get all that sweet flesh.

  2. Boil the Pumpkin: Place the sliced pumpkin into a pot of boiling water and cook until soft, which usually takes about 15-20 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when you can easily pierce it with a fork.

  3. Make the Purée: Drain the pumpkin and transfer it to a blender. Blend until you achieve a smooth purée. If using fresh ginger, add it to the purée now and mix well. Adjust the ginger amount based on your preference for spice.

  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the oat flour, salt, and pumpkin spice. This is where the lovely autumn aroma begins to fill your kitchen!

  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the pumpkin purée to the dry ingredients and stir until you form a dough. If the mixture is too sticky to work with, feel free to gradually add more oat flour until it reaches a workable consistency.

  6. Shape the Dough: Roll the dough into a cylinder shape and cut it into eight equal parts. Take each piece and shape it into a ball before flattening it into discs.

  7. Cook the Bread: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook the discs for a few minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through. The smell will be enticing, so enjoy it!

  8. Serve and Enjoy: Best enjoyed warm, you can serve your Oat Pumpkin Bread as is or with a spread of butter. It’s also great with a drizzle of honey or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Recipe Notes

  • Opt for a sugar pie pumpkin or a smaller variety for sweeter purée.
  • Keep an eye on the dough’s texture—it should be soft but not too sticky.
  • If you have leftovers, try toasting them for breakfast the next day for an added crunch.

Nutrition Estimate

Estimated per serving: 150 calories, 3 g protein, 30 g carbs, and 2 g fat.