Sugar Free Pumpkin Date Nut Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 29 ounces pumpkin
• 4 cups splenda sugar substitute
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 tablespoon cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup flour
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups chopped dates
• 2 cups chopped nuts

Recipe

• 1 in large mixing bowl, whip eggs.
• 2 add oil and continue mixing.
• 3 add the splenda sugar substitute and mix well.
• 4 add the applesauce, pumpkin, and vanilla.
• 5 sift together the dry ingredients and add to the pumpkin mixture.
• 6 stir in the dates and nuts.
• 7 batter will be very stiff.
• 8 grease and flour 8 small loaf pans or 4 larger loaf pans.
• 9 bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.
• 10 remove from pans and cool on wire rack.
• 11 when completely cool, store in plastic bags.
• 12 this bread freezes nicely and is a great thanksgiving gift to friends.