Happy Meatless Monday everyone! Wow this has been a crazy busy week for me. How about you? Well I had the most fantastic Raisin Pumpkin Bread at the Canyon Ranch spa cafe in Las Vegas last weekend, I knew that I had to try to recreate it. I was really happy with how it came out and I hope you will be too!
With Tina away on her honeymoon, I have Christine from Love life surf guest hosting with me today. Please check out Tina’s blog and show her some love too.
Bursting with yummy raisins and moistened by apple sauce this Raisin Pumpkin Bread is sooooo good! I’ve really cut the sugar to make them even healthier. I love to make my breads in these little individual loaves instead of one large loaf or even muffins. They are the perfect size for a post workout snack or breakfast for my kids. Want one for yourself? Check here.
I bet you have most of the ingredients for this yummy Raisin and Pumpkin Bread right in your pantry.
Ingredients
- 3 tbl butter or substitute
- 1 3/4 C of flour of your choice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg & allspice
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 oz of unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/4 c of oil
- 15 oz can of pure pumpkin
- 2 eggs
- 1 C raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice & cloves
- Beat butter, sugar, oil and apple sauce on high until light and fluffy
- Add pumpkin, eggs and mix
- On low speed add flour mixture slowly with 2/3 c of water and mix to combine
- stir in raisins
- Spray pan with cooking spray and evenly distribute.
- Bake for 25-28 min
These smelled so good I had to eat one right out of the oven! They came out so fluffy and light filled with yummy raisin goodness. I love them for breakfast or post workout snack. I think they are way better than the Canyon Ranch ones although I may be a bit biased! 🙂
Next week I will be rounding up my best Meatless Monday posts of the year. I would love to see all of yours too.
So what’s everyone making for the Holidays?
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I love your mini load pan. I need to add that to my Christmas list!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…Paleo Salted Gingerbread Cookies {GF, Paleo, Low Cal, Vegan}
I love that size too very handy
Seriously, I almost CAN smell it. Either that or it is my breakfast! Either way, sounds (and smells) delicious.
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Hand Bikes and Holiday Desserts Quality Control
ooh thanks! They did smell amazing
I love that loaf pan! How cute! Great recipe, as usual! (Although I tend to hate raisins in baked goods…when I read this it speaks to me “chocolate chip pumpkin bread”)
Kelli recently posted…Cold weather finally arrives in PA
I usually don’t like raisins but this was yummy. I also make this with choc chips but I was trying to be healthier 🙂
Yummy!!! Now I know what to use. That last can of pumpkin for!! Thanks!
enjoy!
This looks so yummy and easy to make!
Annmarie recently posted…Meatless Monday: Caramelized Mushroom Polenta Bites
Very easy and my kids love them!
Yum, that looks amazing! I am adding this recipe to my Christmas brunch line-up later this week! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lauren recently posted…Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Scones
OH thanks I hope you enjoy
How delicious!!! Love that baby loaf pan!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Haleakala Volcano Sunrise and the Upcountry of Maui
The mini load pan is great and versatile
Yum! This raisin pumpkin bread looks DELICIOUS!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thanks Rachel! Happy Holidays
So happy to co-host with you this week! This raisin bread looks delicious! And perfect for the holidays!
Thanks so much for helping out this week!
This looks delicious! I love the cake pan too!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition recently posted…Meatless Monday: Quick Cheesy Sauce for Veggies
Thanks I use the smaller size mini loafs a lot they are great
I love how cute the mini loaves are! And that’s impressive that there is only 1/4 cup of sugar.
Chaitali recently posted…Rock and Roll DC Half Marathon training – week 2
I’ve really been trying to cut down my sugar use and I find you really don’t need as much as most recipes suggest. Thanks for stopping by!
This looks amazing! I love pumpkin bread but have never had it with raisins! I want to make a bread like this for Christmas day brunch with the family.
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…ZOOMA Run Love 5K and 10K Challenge!
Oh I bet that would be perfect! Hope you all enjoy
Mmm. Love that you cut the sugar! Pumpkin anything is my favorite and with raisins! YAY!
Thanks! I find that you really don’t need as much sugar as most recipes suggest. Hope you enjoy it
How funny as I was reading and the first thing I thought was how amazing your house smelled while baking this bread! I bet it is especially delicious warm on a cold winter morning!
Sarah recently posted…Pistachio Milk & Hot Cocoa (3 ways)
ah my son loves to come home from school and smell them baking.
So awesome that you can eat something and recreate it on your own, so talented!!!
This looks fabulous!!
kristy @runawaybridalplanner recently posted…Advice on a Class I will Be Teaching
ha thanks! I get a lot of ideas from meals I have out and then try to make them over
This sounds so good!! The mini loaf idea is awesome! Especially great for the kids! Thanks for sharing!
Sharon recently posted…Last Week’s Workouts and Weekly Wrap 12/14-12/20
WE love the mini loaves at our house 🙂
Pumpkin bread is my favorite, and I love how this one is sort of like cinnamon raisin bread – the perfect combination of two great holiday breads!
Laura @ This Runner’s Recipes recently posted…Mile Markers: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Training Week 1
Thanks! It is like combo of the 2 hope you give it a try
This looks great! I love adding applesauce to my recipes, keeps things light and healthy!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…Finally a good workout!
I do too also keeps them very moist. Thanks have a great week
That looks yummy! I”m not a fan of pumpkin, but I might give this a try. I keep trying to get my hubby to do a Meatless Monday. So far I haven’t succeeded ha. But i’ll keep trying.
I have faith in you 🙂
I love anything with raisins! I don’t bake with them enough 🙂 This recipe sounds great!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…Chocolate Pecan Coconut Cups (#SundaySupper)
Thanks so much I kind of forgot about raisins too but they are yummy and lots of iron
I love any kind of bread, and pumpkin raisin sound like a great combination. I might just have to try out my new veganegg on this recipe! 🙂
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted…9 Ways Dogs are Smarter than Their Humans
Oh thanks and let me know if it works out for you. I think it will!
I don’t think I’ve ever put raisins in my pumpkin bread but it seems like a combo I would like! Thanks for sharing.
Becki S recently posted…Healthy For The Holidays: Mobility
Thanks I loved them together hope you do too
I love bread way too much, and Raisin Pumpkin Bread sounds irresistible!
Akaleistar recently posted…Fall Reading Challenge: Postcards from the Sky
It made the whole house smell so yummy! I love these types of bread too after a run or with coffee
Raisin bread is my favorite. Add pumpkin and you have a real game changer!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Welcome to the New Fitful Focus!
Thanks! I thought it was a great combo
Sounds yum! I would have linked up but do Christmas cookies count? They are meatless…
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Motherhood and miles and cookies
Sure why not? We’ve had a lot of desserts lately
Yup, I think I smell the deliciousness!
I think you do!
I love those mini loaf pans! I need to get some new ones. I also need some new muffin tins!!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…5 Tips for Planning your 2016 Race Calendar {Guest Post}
My kids love the mini loaf pan size. I need some new muffin size too!
Yum! I love pumpkin bread. These mini loaves would be great. I think I need to look for a min-loaf pan like this one!
Sandra Laflamme recently posted…Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Every Adventure! (even in the kitchen)
I love the mini loaf pan and it’s under $10
I might have to try this recipe with a flax or chia “egg” to vegan(ize) it. Thank you!!
Kate recently posted…IMLP Training Recap – Week 2
Would love to know how it works out!
Thank you for sharing this
hanna marie recently posted…Outfit: 1990s James Bond Villain
Thanks for stopping by today!
Nutmeg, allspice, raisins and pumpkin = so YUM.
This sounds delicious and my kids would be jumping for joy. Whenever I make bread, it’s gone by end of day 🙂
Thanks for a great recipe!!
Natalie recently posted…How To Recover From A Half Marathon
My kids love coming home to the smell of it too
I have 10 days off coming up and this will be at the top of my list of recipes to try ! Hope you are enjoying Aruba.
Karen – Fit in France recently posted…Weekly wrap #20 : Over doing it ?
Well thank you very much hope it meets your expectations. Have a wonderful 10 days off of work!!
I’ve planned a combination menu. I tried to keep it simple and please everyone. Mainly that means a gf vegetarian menu for me and traditional for the family. We’ll see how it goes 🙂
jill conyers recently posted…Make Time for Fitness 3 Circuit Workout
It is very hard to please everyone isn’t it?!
This perfect for the season! I’ll be pinning this for later!
Thanks so much hope you enjoy!
Deborah! I made these into muffins and had to use cranberries since we didn’t have raisins! It turned out wonderfully! One thing I noticed is in the instructions you have baking soda and baking powder listed when only powder is a listed ingredient. I took a guess and only used powder. Also, I wasn’t sure about the nutmeg & allspice so I did a teaspoon of each. Will definitely make these again!
Teri @Reinventitude recently posted…Will I Sink or Swim… Or Throw Up?
I’m glad you enjoyed! I love the nutmeg and the allspice in there. I have to back and check but I believe I used baking soda and baking powder
My mom was JUST asking me if I had a yummy bread recipe to make while I am home for the holidays – looks like I found it!! Can’t wait to try this!
Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. recently posted…Lemon Rosemary Roasted Chicken + Seasonal Vegetables
Thanks so much hope you all enjoy-my kids love how the house smells when I make it.
Call me crazy, but I have never combined raisins with pumpkin!! Genius!
Jess @hellotofit recently posted…5 Holiday Recipes to Try
I never had either but it was really yummy!