This loaf is very nutritious and is made with whole grains, which also gives it a distinctive flavor. If you wish, you could use just white flour or wholewheat flour, for a different but still delicious version.

You can vary the recipe according to your imagination. Add some diced Gruyere, mushrooms, toasted pumpkin seeds, pitted olives, etc.

Pumpkin purée

1. Peel, seed and dice the pumpkin.
2. Simmer the diced pumpkin for 30 minutes. It should be very soft; drain and mash. 

1. In a bowl, beat the melted butter and eggs together until foamy. 
2. Add the pumpkin purée, milk and flour. Mix well. 
3. Cook the bacon bits until lightly browned; add to the batter; season with salt and pepper. Add the other ingredients as desired. Mix well. 
4. Grease a loaf pan; sprinkle with flour and tap out the excess. 
5. Pour in the batter. Sprinkle with pine nuts and bake for about 45 minutes. Serve warm or cold with a salad.