Description
This Paleo Pumpkin Bread is a delightful treat with its rich flavor and soft texture. Made with almond flour and pumpkin puree, it’s simple to prepare and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup maple sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil melted and slightly cooled
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour or arrowroot starch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, maple sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until everything is fully combined without overmixing. The batter should be thick but moist.
- If desired, fold in the chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until risen, golden brown, and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent the loaf with aluminum foil after 40–45 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes then use the parchment paper to transfer it to a wire rack.
- Cool completely before slicing, ideally for at least 1 1/2 hours.
Notes
Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
For a nut-free version, omit the nuts or use seeds instead.
Store leftover bread in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg