Contributed by: Kate McGoey-Smith, Dip Nrsg, MSW, RSW, FM (Special thanks to pcrm.org for recipe inspiration). Sodium for loaf – 575 mg. Preheat oven at 350F and then in a food processor, combine: 4 Medjool dates - remove pits, place in small bowl and pour boiling water to cover - soak for 10 min and then drain well 15 oz can pumpkin ¼ cup of unsweetened almond milk or your choice of plant milk ¼ cup of blackstrap molasses 2 tbp of flaxseed meal Process all ingredients until smooth and then let rest for 5 minutes. Put aside. Now in a large bowl, combine: 2 cups of white whole wheat flour (can be found at Bulk Barn) 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 tsp of baking powder or preferably 4 tsp sodium-free baking powder (find at well.ca) 1/4 tsp sea salt or table salt Now add the pumpkin mixture to the blended flour mixture – stir until moistened. Pour into a parchment paper lined pan or use a silicone baking pan. Bake at 350 F for 30-40 min or until toothpick in centre comes out clean. Cool on wire rack and then remove from pan and serve. This is so simply and delicious with a cup of tea and a great book!
Contributed by: Kate McGoey-Smith, Dip Nrsg, MSW, RSW, FM (Special thanks to pcrm.org for recipe inspiration). Sodium for loaf – 575 mg. Preheat oven at 350F and then in a food processor, combine: 4 Medjool dates - remove pits, place in small bowl and pour boiling water to cover - soak for 10 min and then drain well 15 oz can pumpkin ¼ cup of unsweetened almond milk or your choice of plant milk ¼ cup of blackstrap molasses 2 tbp of flaxseed meal Process all ingredients until smooth and then let rest for 5 minutes. Put aside. Now in a large bowl, combine: 2 cups of white whole wheat flour (can be found at Bulk Barn) 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 tsp of baking powder or preferably 4 tsp sodium-free baking powder (find at well.ca) 1/4 tsp sea salt or table salt Now add the pumpkin mixture to the blended flour mixture – stir until moistened. Pour into a parchment paper lined pan or use a silicone baking pan. Bake at 350 F for 30-40 min or until toothpick in centre comes out clean. Cool on wire rack and then remove from pan and serve. This is so simply and delicious with a cup of tea and a great book!