Description
Enjoy this healthy pumpkin bread recipe, made with nutrient-rich ingredients like whole wheat flour, pumpkin puree, and natural sweeteners. It’s a moist, flavorful bread perfect for breakfast or a snack. Easy to prepare and full of fall flavors, this bread is a guilt-free indulgence for any time of day.
Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour or almond flour
- Pumpkin puree
- Natural sweeteners (e.g., honey or maple syrup)
- Eggs or flax eggs
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
- Vanilla extract
- Coconut oil or olive oil
- Optional add-ins: nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sweeteners, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in optional add-ins if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend. Substitute eggs with flax eggs for a vegan option. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg