Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chai Spice Maple Pumpkin Bread, a perfect fall treat that warms the heart and delights the taste buds. This delightful loaf combines the rich essence of pumpkin with aromatic chai spices and sweet maple syrup, creating a soft and moist bread ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Its inviting aroma will fill your kitchen, making it a fantastic choice for cozy gatherings or as a thoughtful gift to share with friends and family. Plus, this easy-to-make recipe ensures you can whip up this seasonal favorite without any fuss.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1–1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, eggs, light brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
Keywords: For added texture and flavor variations, consider incorporating nuts like walnuts or pecans or adding chocolate chips to the batter. Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for longer freshness.