Pumpkin-Cranberry Gift Loaves

• 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin (about 1-3/4  cups)

• 1-1/4 cups sugar

• 3 eggs or 3/4 cup egg substitute

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1-1/2 tsp baking soda

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 1-1/2 tsp nutmeg

• 2-1/4 cups flour

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

• 2 cups fresh cranberries

Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 6 baby loaf pans (about 6 inches long) with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, use a whisk to combine pumpkin, sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil. Add dry ingredients, stirring until everything is combined. Stir in nuts and cranberries. Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.

This is a very moist quick bread. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove to rack and let cool completely before wrapping.

Each serving contains about 165 calories, 2 g protein, 7 g fat, 27 mg cholesterol, 24 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, and 130 mg sodium.