It seems that the pumpkin and squash marathon continues. While I was enjoying my pumpkin pie pancakes I thought that a pumpkin bread would also be a good idea. It started off as a pretty basic pumpkin bread but then I thought that it would be nice if I added some dried cranberries. The next thing I knew I was also adding some toasted pecans and white chocolate chips. The fully loaded pumpkin bread turned out really well. It was nice and light and moist and good. The pumpkin flavour came through well and the spices finished it off with an amazing aroma. Unfortunately the white chocolate chips seem to have melted into the bread. Next time I will have to use chucks of white chocolate bar instead. For even more pumpkiny goodness I spread some pumpkin butter on a slice of the pumpkin bread. I am looking forward to breakfasts this week!
Pumpkin Bread with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pecans and White Chocolate Chips
ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves (ground)
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger (ground)
- 1 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans (toasted and chopped)
directions
- Mix the flour, baking soda, salt and spices in a large bowl.
- Mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, oil and yogurt in another bowl.
- Mix the wet and dry mixtures.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips, cranberries and pecans.
- Pour the batter into a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until a tooth pick pushed into the center comes out clean, about 60-70 minutes.
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This pumpkin bread is perfect for my dairy-free diet! It looks so tasty, and maybe sub dark chocolate chips for the white. Another great recipe Kevin!
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This sounds wonderful and healthy. I’m not a big white chocolate fan anymore but it somehow sounds incredible with this bread.
Mmmm…I think that would be good with plain butter too.
I totally love how this bread looks. Beautiful texture and something I am craving for right now!
A pumpkin and Butternut kick!
Lovely, all the way around.
ad does really look moist…yum! I love making quick breads, but somehow they never last a whole week…
The pumpkin bread looks delicious, Yummy !!
And I can only say WOW 😉
Pumpkin butter on pumpkin bread? All that’s missing are crunchy pepitas on top, hee hee 🙂 Looks so deliciously moist– and the white choc chips are a great touch!
That looks so good! I love how dark and golden your loaf turned out, well obviously, it’s pumpkin…haha. What kind of pan do you use?
Beautiful hue. See that u have used all the seasonal ingredients.
I just made a cranberry bread but without the pumpkin. Loved the use of white choc.
Looks deliciously moist and what a perfect way to serve this tasty bread? Pumpkin butter, of course!
This takes banana bread to a whole new level with pumpkin as the star….you’re becoming quite adept at these quick breads.
Totally loving this! Great recipe!
And the pictures look so tasty! =)
Kevin, You’re killing me with this! I swore off sweets after eating way to much last week, now I really want a slice of this, plus the pumpkin butter!
Looks absolutely scrumptious
Gorgeous! Wow, that slice with pumpkin butter looks to enticing!
Cheers,
Rosa
Just reading the title one says wow with all the delicious ingridients.
The bread looks so delicious.
Wish i had a thick slice with that pumpkin butter spread
your pumpkin bread so rich of nuts and fruits…great recipe..wish I can bake this bread like yours:P
ohhh i am needing some bread recipe…but i may have to try something other than pumpkin, i’ve stuffed sous chef up to the throat with pumpkins hehe
My type of breakfast!
Looks moist and delicious!
Really like your new lay-out Kevin.
Marvelous bread, Kevin!!
I love pumpkin bread, and the addition of toasted pecans and cranberries has me drooling 🙂
If you have them in your area, try using cinnamon chips instead of white chocolate to give it a little spice. Who knows, it just might work.
I’ve jumped on the pumpkin bandwagon too. Just made pumpkin pancakes…your bread looks great with the dried cranberries…..
I love pumpkin bread, yours looks really good.
what a combo!!! 🙂
Pumpkin butter on pumpkin bread. I’m in love.
That looks so great what a wonderful combination.. love the white chocolate chips in this as well!!
Gee, I ought to try putting some cranberries in my squash bread, which tastes just like pumpkin bread. Yours is beautiful!
We had both had cranberries on our mind. Tis the season! Your bread looks delicious.
This is a gorgeous pumpkin bread and great recipe Kevin! I like the addition of two flours and just look at those spices ~ wonderful..
Rosie x
What a great combination of flavors! Everything that goes well with pumpkin is right here!
oh! the white chocolate is lovely!
I want a slice and then probably the whole loaf! Nice job on this one!
That looks delish!
I used to make zucchini bread each year and haven’t done it in forever. I might have to do pumpkin bread AND zucchini bread this year … just because 😀
Looks amazing. I may have to try this – I think it would be right up Grumpy’s alley!
Looks delicious, Kevin. I just made some pumpkin raisin pecan muffins myself! With the small amount of oil in this recipe, it’s healthy too!
Ok, this is freaky – I just an almost identical post – to be published in the next day or so for Pumpkin Bread with dates and toasted pecans. We have to stop meeting like this.
Hi Kevin…looks very yummy and so perfect for the weather…I will take a slice with a nice latter….extra cinnamon please…
Hugs…
Diana
The cranberries and pecans sound like a real nice addition to a basic pumpkin recipe.
You really like pumpkins don’t you!!! Looks fab, like the addition of the cranberries
Yum! I love regular chocolate chips in pumpkin bread – never thought to use white chocolate chips!
Thanks for the recipe!
Looks wonderful and yes the pumpkin butter topper simply took it over the top. YUMMO!!
Oh, what a lovely adaptation to “regular” pumpkin bread! It never occurred to me to add white chocolate. It sounds really delicious!
Like I always say, “if you add chocolate, it’ll only make it better!” Your pumpkin bread looks fantastic!
Steph: I used a 9×5 inch loaf pan made by Chicago Metallic that is described as “heavy-weight aluminized steel”.
Love the texture and colors!
What a great idea to spread some of your lovely pumpkin butter on it, yum.
Great combination! So fall(ish) hehe
oh wow, so tasty and decadent 😉
yum! what an amazing bread to enjoy during this chilly winter months. i am especially loving the cranberry and white chocolate combination!
Looks perfect!
That looks so fantastic – I can almost smell the delicious pumpkin from here!
I love how you spread a little pumpkin butter on top of the bread as well – what a good idea!
Oh my goodness Kevin! this sounds fabulous 🙂
Great combination of flavors. I will have to give this a try.
Have you try this recipe using orange juice? I made mine with orange juice in place of yogurt the other day. It added a bit of citrus flavor (yet doesn’t overpower pumpkin flavor) and was very moist and good. If you haven’t, it’s worth a try!
What a yummy variation on pumpkin bread!
As a regular follower from your blog I spotted this recipe. It looked very good so I made it: it was delicious! I would say it is more a cake than a bread; we take a slice of it with a cup of coffee.
Thanks for all your nice recipes!
Best regards from Holland.
This looks amazing Kevin! I love pumpkin!
I'm having my first linky party on my blog and the theme is pumpkin. I'd like to invite you to come link up your favorite pumpkin recipe. The link is open until Wednesday at midnight, so please stop by and say hi.
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~Cookin' Cowgirl
Those look yummy!! My kids loved Pumpkin Bread too, decorating the can was so much fun for them!! Will definatley be doing this more often..
Yesterday I also tried this recipe. It turned out perfect! Thank you for sharing!