Pumpkin Agave Bread with Cinnamon Butter

Pumpkin Bread

Yields 2 medium loaves

Oven 350°

INGREDIENTS:

3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 15-ounce can pumpkin (unsweetened) 1 1/2 cups light agave 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 [...]

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image credit: Taste of Home.com

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