Makes: 32 servings

Sweet and spicy, this pumpkin bread makes a wonderful holiday treat. 

Ingredients

• 1 can pumpkin (15 ounce)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup yogurt, low-fat plain
• 1 1/2 cups flour (all purpose)
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together pumpkin, sugar, oil, and yogurt.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and salt; add to pumpkin mixture, stirring until just moistened.
4. Stir in raisins.
5. Pour into 2 greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pans and bake for about 1 hour.
6. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely.

Notes

Substituting yogurt for eggs and oil reduces fat and cholesterol.

Source: Food for Fitness and Fun, Iowa State University Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 slice, 1/32 of recipe (46g)