Lisa’s Gluten-free Pumpkin Loaf

Gluten-free Pumpkin Loaf

The bright orange colour of pumpkin indicates its high levels of beta-carotene, needed to support good eye health and vision, and boost immune function and skin health. Pumpkins also pack a fibrous punch, which helps keep you regular and offers protection from bowel cancer and high cholesterol. Almonds are full of protein to help build and repair the body, along with dietary fibre, zinc and calcium. Turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory spice that has been found to be useful for relieving inflammation in the body, making it beneficial for arthritis sufferers.

Makes: 1 medium-sized loaf

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Gluten-free Pumpkin Loaf

By: Lisa Guy

This healthy loaf is filled with so much goodness it’s hard to stop at one slice! Treat yourself.


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Recipe


Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 450g raw pumpkin, grated
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup cold-pressed coconut oil
  • 350g almond meal
  • 2½ tsp gluten-free baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds

Method


  • Preheat oven to 180ºC. Grease loaf tin and line bottom with baking paper.
  • Whisk eggs in large bowl, then add all other ingredients (except pumpkin seeds). Mix well and pour mixture into loaf tin and top with pumpkin seeds.
  • Cook 1½ hours, until skewer comes out clean.
  • Delicious spread with hummus or avocado.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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