Healthy Oat Pumpkin Bread 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.