Sunny's Pumpkin Bread With Bean Puree

My friend Sunny shared this yummy, healthy pumpkin bread recipe.

1 1/3 Cups Sugar
1/3 Cup white bean puree*
2 eggs
8 oz. canned pumpkin
1/3 Cup water
1 2/3 Cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves

optional: chocolate chips, nuts, raisins

*Rinse a can of great northern white beans and puree in a blender with 1/2 cup water. bean puree should be the consistency of applesauce.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a bread pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Mix sugar, beans, eggs, and water. Stir in dry ingredients and mix well until blended. Pour into bread pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pan and let cool completely before slicing.

***2 oz. slice has 140 calories and 2 grams of fat (vs. 200-300 calories and 8-15 grams of fat found in traditional pumpkin breads).