Recettes

(Recipe) Spiced Pumpkin Loaf

03
Jan

Start Your 2025 with Warmth and Flavor

As we step into 2025, there’s no better way to embrace the season than with a comforting homemade treat. This Spiced Pumpkin Loaf combines the cozy flavors of mixed spices, the natural sweetness of dates, and the goodness of roasted pumpkin for a loaf that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for sharing with family or savoring alongside a warm cup of tea, this recipe is your ticket to a cozy start to the new year.

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Recipe

Spiced Pumpkin Loaf

(Serves 8)

Ingredients

1 ripe banana
5 dates
2 eggs
175 g buckwheat flour
3 heaping tsp mixed spice (koekkruiden)
15 g psyllium husk
1 tsp baking soda
A handful of pumpkin seeds
75 g yogurt
1 small orange pumpkin

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan).
Roast the Pumpkin:
Cut the pumpkin into pieces and roast them in the oven for 20–30 minutes until soft. Let the oven cool down to 170°C afterward.
Prepare the Wet Mixture:
Blend the roasted pumpkin with the banana, chopped dates, and eggs until smooth and frothy. Add the yogurt and blend again briefly.
Prepare the Dry Mixture:
In a mixing bowl, combine the buckwheat flour, psyllium husk, mixed spice, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine.
Mix the Batter:
Pour the pumpkin mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until a smooth batter forms.
Assemble and Bake:
Line a loaf tin with baking paper and pour the batter in evenly. Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds on top. Bake in the preheated oven at 170°C for 45 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing. Serve with a smear of (cream) butter for an extra treat.