Get Ready for Thanksgiving with this Tofu Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Family traditions during the holidays always include a pumpkin - for carving, eating or both! Creamy pumpkin desserts are notoriously high saturated fats, but don’t despair – House Foods Tofu has the perfect way to lighten up your favorite recipes. By incorporating tofu into pumpkin dishes, it makes dessert a better health choice while keeping traditional flavors intact. House Foods asked me to share this Tofu Pumpkin Bread Recipe with you guys and I figured, why not? It sounds delicious, even if I don't usually use Tofu in my own baking.

Pumpkin lovers can rejoice with the new Tofu Pumpkin Bread recipe from House Foods, a fragrant loaf with spices of cinnamon and ginger. The not-so-secret ingredient is their creamy tofu, which makes a perfect substitute for any dessert. House Foods Tofu is non-GMO verified, kosher, and gluten-free. Available in various firmness ranges, from soft to extra firm, tofu is as versatile as sour cream, mayonnaise or heavy creams.

Tofu Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Makes 1 loaf/10 servings

Ingredients

½ package House Foods Premium or Organic Tofu Soft, drained
½ can pumpkin
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup water
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup all purpose flour
3 tsp. baking soda
¾ tsp. salt
3 tsp. pumpkin spice
Dash ginger

Directions

In a blender, combine pumpkin and tofu.  Puree until smooth and transfer to large bowl. Add sugar, vegetable oil, water and vanilla to tofu mixture.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and pumpkin spice.

Combine dry and wet ingredients.  Mix thoroughly and pour into loaf pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Cool about 1 hour before serving.

Sounds super tasty, right? You can find more great recipes using Tofu at House-Foods.com.