Description
Warm up your mornings with this easy Pumpkin Bread recipe featuring rich spices and a moist texture for a delicious start to the day. This homemade bread combines the comforting flavors of pumpkin and cozy spices with a tender crumb perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Simple to make and guaranteed to fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (plant-based)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup (natural), vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract (natural) until smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and natural gelling agent to ensure a lump-free base and evenly distribute the spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender and fluffy.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Your kitchen will fill with inviting, spiced aromas.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the pumpkin bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This allows cleaner slicing and the loaf to finish setting perfectly.
Notes
- Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling to avoid a dense loaf.
- Use room temperature wet ingredients for even mixing.
- Do not overmix to keep the bread light and tender.
- Start testing doneness at 50 minutes since ovens vary.
- Use freshly ground spices for the most vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, vegan pumpkin bread, spiced bread, plant-based baking, pumpkin recipe, healthy bread