Description

Healthy Pumpkin Bread is moist, warmly spiced, and made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, pumpkin puree, and natural sweeteners. It’s an easy one-bowl bake that feels indulgent but light enough for everyday snacking.

Ingredients

White whole wheat flour – 1 3/4 cups

Baking soda – 1 teaspoon

Baking powder – 1 teaspoon

Cinnamon – 2 teaspoons

Nutmeg – 1/2 teaspoon

Cloves or allspice – 1/4 teaspoon

Fine sea salt – 1/2 teaspoon

Pumpkin puree – 1 cup (not pie filling)

Eggs – 2 large (or flax eggs for vegan)

Olive oil or melted coconut oil – 1/3 cup (or 1/3–1/2 cup applesauce)

Maple syrup or coconut sugar – 1/2 cup

Greek yogurt – 1/3 cup plain (or dairy-free yogurt)

Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons

Optional add-ins – 1/2 cup walnuts, pecans, pepitas, or dark chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment and lightly oil the sides.

2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves or allspice, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, oil (or applesauce), maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined; do not overmix.

5. Fold in optional nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly in pan and sprinkle pepitas or turbinado sugar if desired.

6. Bake 50–60 minutes, tenting with foil after 40 minutes if browning too quickly. Test with a toothpick.

7. Cool 15 minutes in pan, then lift out and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use white whole wheat flour for a tender crumb, or swap gluten-free 1:1 blend with xanthan gum.

Olive oil adds depth; coconut oil gives richness; applesauce lowers fat but may make the crumb denser.

Reduce maple syrup or coconut sugar by 2 tablespoons for a less sweet loaf.

Make dairy-free by using coconut yogurt and dairy-free chocolate chips.

Bake as muffins (18–22 minutes) or mini loaves (28–35 minutes).

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Fall Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 loaf)
Calories: 215
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 40mg