Sweet Honey n Pumpkin

Can you imagine a nice Christmas morning breakfast with all your favorite breakfast treats - cinnamon rolls, maybe a healthy omelet to give you some much needed protein?
Well here is an easy pumpkin bread that will surely sweeten your day.

What you'll need:

1/3 cup dry milk, nonfat
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup orange juice
2 Tablespoons grated orange peel
2 eggs
1 cup mashed pumpkin

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease or spray with non-stick spray a 12 x 15 inch baking pan with sides.

2. In a small bowl, combine dry milk, flour, baking soda, and spices. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix oil, honey, juice, peel, eggs and pumpkin.

4. Gradually add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture, stirring until smooth.

5. Spread batter onto prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and cake springs back when lightly touched with your finger. Cool. Cut into squares.

Many Thanks to the nice folks at the Montana Extension Service for this delicious recipe. Hope it adds to your table on Christmas or any time of the year!

In your best stainless steel cookware mix some egg whites, milk, and cooked breakfast sausage for a tasty protein dish to complement your delicious pumpkin bread.