Paleo Pumpkin Bread

Makes six servings | Prep time 15 minutes | Cook time 45 to 60 minutes plus cooling time for the pumpkin; 35 to 45 minutes plus cooling time for the bread

Ingredients

• 1 3 to 4 lb. pie pumpkin
• 1 cup blanched-almond flour (not almond meal)
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tbs. pumpkin-pie spice
• 2 tbs. honey
• 1/4 tsp. stevia
• 3 large eggs

Directions

1. Rinse the pumpkin, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds. Place it face down in a large baking dish, along with about 1/4 inch of water. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 60 minutes, or until tender. Allow to cool, then scrape the inner fruit into a glass container to store.
2. In a food processor, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda, and pumpkin-pie spice. Add 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin, honey, stevia, and eggs, and pulse for two minutes.
3. Scoop batter into a mini loaf pan (5 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 inch). Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes. Cool for one hour, then serve.
4. You can roast your pumpkin for this bread up to five days ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake.

Why No Numbers?

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