Quinoa Pumpkin Loaf with Walnuts and Cranberries
Quinoa Pumpkin Loaf with Walnuts and Cranberries bakes up moist and gently spiced, with cinnamon, nutmeg, and warm cloves rounding out the pumpkin’s natural sweetness. Cooked quinoa adds a tender, slightly nubby texture, while walnuts and tart cranberries bring crunch and bright pops of flavor. Serve as a cozy breakfast, an afternoon snack with coffee, or a festive addition to a holiday spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa Pumpkin Loaf with Walnuts and Cranberries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 79
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- 2
Whisk the pumpkin, brown sugar, white sugar, canola oil, and eggs in a bowl until smooth. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, salt, allspice, and cloves. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture until the batter is smooth; fold in the quinoa, walnuts, and cranberries. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the loaf springs back when lightly touched, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Calories 527.29 kcal High 26%
- Protein 10.59 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 73.36 g 27%
- Total Fat 24.41 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 2.4 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.64 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 35.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 7.28 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 36.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 49.85 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.45 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 351.79 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 290.43 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 3.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Quinoa Pumpkin Loaf with Walnuts and Cranberries is made with 16 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, and Canola Oil. Each serving provides about 527.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Pumpkin Loaf with Walnuts and Cranberries made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Canola Oil, Chopped Walnuts. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Pumpkin Loaf with Walnuts and Cranberries?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 527.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Pumpkin Loaf with Walnuts and Cranberries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Quinoa Pumpkin Loaf with Walnuts and Cranberries healthy?
- Quinoa Pumpkin Loaf with Walnuts and Cranberries has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 527.29 calories and 10.59 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.4 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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