Holiday Pumpkin Nut Bread

Celebrate the cozy flavors of the season with this irresistible Holiday Pumpkin Nut Bread — a festive twist on classic pumpkin bread! Bursting with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this quick bread delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and earthiness, thanks to rich pumpkin puree and crunchy chopped walnuts (or pecans). Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, it's baked to perfection in under an hour, emerging golden-brown with a heavenly aroma that fills your kitchen. Moist, tender, and packed with holiday cheer, this loaf is a delightful companion for your morning coffee or the ultimate crowd-pleaser at autumn gatherings. Whether served as a snack, dessert, or gift for loved ones, this pumpkin bread is a must-try seasonal favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.75 cups chopped walnuts (or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and lightly dust it with flour, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, mix the canned pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure the bread remains tender.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped walnuts (or pecans) to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.

Step 8

Remove the loaf pan from the oven and allow the bread to cool inside the pan for 10-15 minutes.

Step 9

Carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1168.7 grams (1168.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3856

Total Fat 185.10g	237%
Saturated Fat 25.80g	129%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.10g
Cholesterol 382mg	127%
Sodium 3092mg	134%
Total Carbohydrate 523.70g	190%
Dietary Fiber 21.20g	76%
Total Sugars 315.40g
Protein 57.20g	114%

Vitamin D 109IU	544%
Calcium 321mg	25%
Iron 19mg	105%
Potassium 1385mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 52.5%