How to Make Allergen Free Pumpkin Bread

Raising a child with food allergies can be very difficult at times. It is almost impossible to find certain foods that don't contain some sort of food allergen. My oldest son has severe food allergies to milk, eggs, and peanuts. My wife and I struggle every time we go out to dinner with our family and what our son can and can't eat. Even if the item you are ordering does not contain certain foods, you still have to trust the people preparing the food. I have done a lot of research on food allergens in an effort to come up with allergen free food recipes. One of my sons favorite foods that I would like to share is a recipe for allergen free pumpkin bread. It is very simple to make and takes about 1 hour total. It is actually very tasty and fresh and I would recommend it to anyone who likes pumpkin bread.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups pumpkin
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup apple sauce (replaces 2 eggs)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C)

2. Grease a 9" x 13" pan with dairy-free butter.

3. 

   Mix flour, sugar, and baking soda together in a large bowl.

4. 

   Mix pumpkin, olive oil, applesauce, water, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice together in a separate bowl.

5. 

   Combine both sets of the ingredients together.

6. Pour the combined ingredients into the 9" x 13" greased pan.

7. 

   Bake 50-60 minutes - Test with toothpick to make sure it is fully baked

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe was adapted from the 'Simply Recipes' site and I have included a reference link below.
• This recipe is egg free, dairy free, and peanut free
• You can substitute 1/4 cup of applesauce for 1 egg when baking. We always replace any egg ingredients with applesauce for all of our bake goods.
• If you are allergic to eggs, you can also substitute 1/4 crushed bananas or purchase egg replacements. We have found that the applesauce works best for baking.
• Even if you don't have food allergies, this is an excellent tasting recipe that you will enjoy!
• This is a double batch using a 9" x 13" pan. You can reduce the ingredients in half and use a bread pan. We always make the double batch because it goes so fast!
• If you have food allergies, ALWAYS read the food labels.
• Check how and where your ingredients are processed. They may be processed on the same machinery as peanuts which can cause the same damage for people.
• This recipe is egg free, dairy free, and peanut free. If you have any other food allergy, PLEASE BE CAREFUL and check your ingredients.
• The recipe calls for non-dairy butter to grease the pan. There are some soy derived butter spreads available in specialty stores.

Resources

• Frugal Family Ideas
• Pumpkin Bread Recipe - Simply Recipes

[Cherst1031]

on 11/30/2008 This sounds delicious and I love that it makes an 9x13 pan of Pumpkin Bread. I have allergies, so I know how careful one must be.

[MsAmy]

on 11/22/2008 How can this recipe be done without using wheat flour?

[pfincome]

on 11/14/2008 Thanks for the comment. It is difficult raising our son, but we have managed to learn all we can. Eduction is the key!

[MidniteWriter]

on 11/13/2008 This is a great idea. I have tried to mix in applesauce, but it tends to get rubbery with some things, but heart-healthy oil is a fat that we can live with. Good luck with your child with allergies, it's no fun!