1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
¾ cup sugar (or brown sugar, maple syrup)
2 large eggs (or flax eggs)
1 tsp baking powder (or baking soda)
2 tsp cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
½ tsp salt
½ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
½ cup walnuts or pecans (optional, or chocolate chips)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease mini loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not over-mix.
In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon for the swirl.
Pour half the batter into the mini loaf pans, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, then add the remaining batter.
Use a knife to swirl the mixture gently.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.