This is a super delicious Gluten-Free Pumpkin Loaf that makes a tasty breakfast spread with avocado or hummus or a nourishing afternoon snack. The bright orange colour of pumpkin indicates their high levels of beta-carotene, needed to support good eye health and vision, and boost immune function and skin health. Pumpkins also pack a fibrous punch which helps keep you regular and offers protection from bowel cancer and high cholesterol.
Ingredients:
450g grated raw pumpkin
4 organic eggs
½ tsp sea salt
¼ cup cold pressed coconut oil
350g almond meal
2 ½ tsp gluten free baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon powder
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp ginger powder
Pinch nutmeg
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
Method:
Preheat your oven to 180*C. Grease a loaf tin and line the bottom with baking paper.Whisk your eggs together in a large bowl then add all of the other ingredients (except the pumpkin seeds). Mix well and pour mixture into a loaf tin and top with pumpkin seeds.Cook 1 ½ hours, until a skewer comes out cleanly.
Delicious spread with hummus or avocado.
Makes one medium loaf.
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