Baking time: 30 minutesThe perfect treat to have on hand for unexpected company or for that first chilly day of autumn. The contrast of flavors and textures is great—the sweetness of the pumpkin with the tartness of the cranberries; the crunch of the walnuts with the moistness of the bread.
Preparation time: 20 minutes Baking time: 30 minutes
1¼ cups oat bran
½ cup whole wheat flour, preferably white whole wheat
1⁄3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1⁄8 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup canned pumpkin
½ cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup dried cranberries
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9" × 5" nonstick loaf pan with vegetable oil spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the oat bran, flour, sugar, baking powder, spice, and salt. Stir with a fork to mix. In another bowl, beat the egg with a fork until smooth. Add the pumpkin, milk, and oil. Stir to mix. Add to the dry ingredients. Stir just until no dry remains. Add the walnuts and cranberries. Stir to mix. Transfer to the pan.
3. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack. Let cool. Cut into 18 slices.
MAKES 18 SERVINGS (1 SLICE PER SERVING)
Per serving: 84 calories, 14 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 4 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 12 mg cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 2 g fiber
Carbohydrate Choices: 1
Dietary Exchanges: ½ starch, ½ fat
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