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Moist Pumpkin Bread With Walnuts

Modified: Oct 28, 2024 · Published: Sep 27, 2014 by Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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This moist Ginger Pumpkin Bread with Walnuts and cinnamon honey butter is a favourite pumpkin treat. The addition of red lentils helps make it super moist.

We also love the crunch from the walnuts and the cinnamon honey butter is the perfect finishing touch. This recipe makes two loaves, perfect for enjoying, gifting, or saving one in the freezer for later.

Ginger pumpkin loaf with walnuts on a cutting board with a cup of tea.
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Pumpkin bread is always a fall favourite. This pumpkin bread with the addition of both dry ground ginger and fresh ginger adds a great depth of flavor. You will love the addition of lentils that keep this pumpkin loaf extra moist.  Don't forget the honey butter on top for the most perfect pumpkin walnut bread recipe ever.  

It makes the best afternoon snack, or breakfast.  It's really pretty great anytime with a cup of coffee or add it to your kids lunch boxes.  If you are a lover of pumpkin recipes, you will love this one.

We love pumpkin recipes this time of year. These pumpkin blondies are the first recipe I make every fall. If you need a pumpkin dessert, check out our cream puffs with pumpkin custard and caramel sauce or this pumpkin bread pudding recipe.

Ingredients

Ginger pumpkin loaf with walnuts ingredients on a table in small bowls.
  • Pumpkin -The star of the show here is the pumpkin. We used canned pumpkin puree for our pumpkin bread. Be sure to look for canned pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling, which has sugar and spices added. You could also make your own pumpkin puree by cooking pumpkin and pureeing it in your food process.
  • Lentils -This pumpkin bread has a secret ingredient that makes it extra moist.  You really can't taste the lentils in this dish, but they keep the loaf from being too dry and give the bread a nice texture and tender crumb, and they add 11g of protein to the recipe.   Lentils are easy to prep for the pumpkin bread.  Just cover them in water and boil them for 15-20 minutes until they are softened, then drain and add to your pumpkin mixture.
  • Fresh Ginger -The fresh ginger combined with the ground dry ginger adds a richer more intense ginger flavor to the dish, but isn't overpowering.  Look for fresh ginger root in the grocery store in the fresh produce aisle.  To prepare the ginger, first peel off the outer skin, and then finely grate the ginger, being sure to preserve the juices which are so rich in flavor.
  • Walnuts Or Other Nuts or Seeds -My favourite add-in for this homemade pumpkin bread is crunchy walnuts.  They add the perfect crunch and nutty flavor to the loaf.  
  • Honey Cinnamon Butter -Lastly you have to make the honey cinnamon butter -have to.  The sweet honey butter adds the perfect buttery sweetness to the pumpkin loaf.

Substitutions

If you don't have any fresh ginger you can substitute more ground ginger for the fresh ginger.  Use an extra ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger in place of the fresh ginger if necessary.

You could substitute the walnuts with pecans or pumpkin seeds if you prefer.  And if are a chocolate lover you can do half walnuts and half chocolate chips, or just chocolate chips.

Two loaves of ginger pumpkin loaf, one on a cutting board and one on a cooling rack beside a bowl of cinnamon honey butter.

Storage

Store your cooled ginger pumpkin bread with walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.  Store the cinnamon honey butter in a small sealed container like a small mason jar at room temperature on the counter or for longer in the refrigerator.

You can also freeze the pumpkin bread, especially the second loaf if you would like to save it for later.  After it's cooled completely, just wrap the bread in plastic wrap, or place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How To Make Ginger Pumpkin Bread With Walnuts

Cooking red lentils in a white pot.

Step 1 and 2: In a small pan, cover lentils with about 2 inches of water,

Step 3: Bring the lentils to a boil and simmer 15 -20 minutes until they are soft.

Step 4: Drain the lentils with a wire sieve and discard the cooking water.

Dry ingredients for pumpkin loaf in a bowl and wet ingredients in a. food processor.

Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and stir to combine the dry ingredients.

Step 6 and 7: In a food processor, combine the lentils, pumpkin, oil, buttermilk, eggs, fresh ginger, and vanilla, and process until well blended and smooth.

Step 8: Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients.

Making the pumpkin loaf batter and pouring into the loaf pan to bake.

Step 9: Stir to combine the ingredients fully, but don't over mix.

Step 10: Add the walnuts to the batter and stir to combine.

Step 11: Spray two loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray and divide the pumpkin loaf mixture evenly between the two pans.

Bake the pumpkin bread until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry.

Honey cinnamon butter in a small pink bowl.

Step 12: To make the cinnamon butter, combine the softened butter, honey and cinnamon in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix to fully combine, or mix vigorously by hand in a large bowl.

Serve a slice of ginger pumpkin bread spread with cinnamon honey butter.

Pumpkin bread with walnuts, spread with cinnamon honey butter and a cup of tea.

Expert Tips: Make a gift of the extra loaf of ginger pumpkin bread with walnuts. Wrap it in some parchment paper, tie it with a bow and add a small mason jar of the cinnamon honey butter with it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days is a pumpkin loaf good for?

This loaf is best eaten as soon as it's made. It will last at room temperature in a sealed container for 3-4 days. If you need to keep it longer consider freezing it.

Can I substitute dried ginger for the fresh ginger?

If you don't have any fresh ginger you can substitute more ground ginger for the fresh ginger.  Use an extra ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger in place of the fresh ginger if necessary.

Can you make pumpkin bread from an actual pumpkin?

Yes. Look for a pie pumpkin, because they're sweeter and more flavourful than larger decorative pumpkins. Cut your pumpkin in half and remove the seeds, then roast in a hot oven, until the center is soft. Then scoop the cooked pumpkin from the skin and puree the flesh until smooth. Or peel the pumpkin, remove seeds, and cut into small cubes. Cover the pumpkin cubes with water in a pot and boil until soft, then drain and puree.

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Recipe

Moist pumpkin loaf with walnuts.

Pumpkin Ginger Bread With Walnuts

Moist pumpkin loaf with ginger and walnuts, and cinnamon honey butter.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: 343kcal
Author: Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup split red lentils
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 14 oz. pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • ½ buttermilk
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans or green pumpkin seeds

For the Cinnamon Honey Butter

  • ½ lb soft butter
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • In a small pan, cover lentils with about 2 inches of water, and bring to a boil. Simmer 15 -20 minutes until they are soft. Drain the lentils with a wire sieve and discard the cooking water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and stir to combine the dry ingredients.
  • In a food processor, combine the lentils, pumpkin, oil, buttermilk, eggs, fresh ginger, and vanilla, and process until well blended and smooth.
  • Add the wet ingredients from the food processor to the bowl of dry ingredients, and stir to combine. Add the walnuts and combine. Spray two standard loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray. Divide the batter evenly between the two greased loaf pans.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees, for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out dry.

For the Cinnamon Honey Butter

  • Combine soft butter, cinnamon, and honey in a stand mixer and beat on high until well combined, and light and fluffy.

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Notes

Take care not to over stir your batter as it can make for a tough pumpkin bread.
Substitute different nuts or seeds like pecans or pumpkins seeds in place of the walnuts if you wish.  If you're a chocolate lover, try substituting half of the walnuts for chocolate chips, or use all chocolate chips.
Store your pumpkin loaf in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g
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  1. Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist says

    October 28, 2024 at 10:55 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is a fall favourite and perfect for any pumpkin lover.

5 from 1 vote

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