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 white 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

Method

  • In large mixing bowl, whip eggs.
  • add oil and continue mixing.
  • add the splenda sugar substitute and mix well.
  • Add the applesauce, pumpkin, and vanilla.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients and add to the pumpkin mixture.
  • Stir in the dates and nuts.
  • Batter will be very stiff.
  • Grease and flour 8 small loaf pans or 4 larger loaf pans.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.
  • Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.
  • When completely cool, store in plastic bags.
  • This bread freezes nicely and is a great Thanksgiving gift to friends.