Healthy Pumpkin Bread {Paleo}

this healthy pumpkin bread moist, soft, and packed with warm pumpkin pie spices, It is paleo, gluten-free and grain-free. This is the perfect fall recipe for a healthy breakfast and dessert for the whole family.

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It’s time to whip up a healthy version of our favorite Starbucks recipe, the Pumpkin Bread.

Besides being easy to make, the best part of this Starbucks copycat pumpkin bread recipe is that my version Paleo, grain-free, and even more delicious! 

Let me tell you, it’s been a HIT around my house for a while now. . I love serving it with a frothy mug of Apple Crisp Macchiato or a Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte. It’s like we just brought Starbucks home, but more healthy and budget-friendly.

is this pumpkin bread Healthy?

, Unlike traditional pumpkin bread, my paleo version is much healthier. With a few ingredient swaps, this healthy pumpkin bread is just as delicious and packed with fall flavors as the original.

Paleo and Gluten-Free

Instead of regular wheat flour, I have used almond flour and coconut flour, which makes this recipe gluten-free, paleo, grain-free, and low-carb.

Refined sugar-free

I substituted white sugar with coconut sugar. It provides a warm flavor that compliments the fall spices really well.

Low Carb

To make this healthy pumpkin bread recipe low carb by substituting coconut sugar with keto friendly sweetener.

health benefits of pumpkin bread

The pumpkin puree in this recipe doesn’t just give it the amazing flavor, but it also adds a lot of nutrients, like vitamins and fibers, to this loaf. .

What you will need to make healthy pumpkin bread

With only 9 healthy and wholesome ingredients you can make the best moist and dense pumpkin bread, packed with fall spices.

• Pumpkin puree – store-bought or make your own with this recipe.
• Eggs – room temperature
• Almond butter – smooth, unsweetened, unsalted

Note: In my original recipe (in 2018), I used 1/2 cup bananas and 1 cup pumpkin puree. In this updated version (2022) I’m using 1.5 cup of pumpkin puree.

• Almond flour
• Coconut flour
• Pumpkin spice
• Coconut sugar
• Baking soda
• Raw pumpkin seeds and pecans – or other seeds and nuts you like

What to add to pumpkin bread?

• pumpkin seeds, pecans, walnuts
• Chocolate chips
• Banana slices
• Cinnamon apples

And more! .

How to make pumpkin bread

Start with preheating the oven to 375 F degrees, and grease or line a loaf pan.

Second, in a medium mixing bowl, combine all the wet ingredients – pumpkin puree, eggs, almond butter.

In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients – almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice. Then, gently combine wet and dry ingredients with a spatula. Make sure not to over mix. Next, fold the pecans and pumpkin seeds into the bread batter. Pour the pumpkin batter into a pan and top with more pumpkin seeds and pecans. Lastly, bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Enjoy! .

What are some good toppings for Pumpkin bread

There are so many ways you can enjoy this gluten-free paleo pumpkin bread. I like eating it as a healthy breakfast, as a mid-day snack, or as the perfect healthy fall dessert.

1. Top with my dairy free Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting.
2. Pair it with a cup of Pumpkin Spice Latte 
3. Top with yogurt and granola for a protein-packed breakfast
4. Top with your favorite nut or seed butter for healthy fats and a protein boost
5. Microwave the gluten-free pumpkin bread for 10 seconds and top with a scoop of ice cream for the best fall dessert ever

How can Pumpkin bread be stored

Refrigerator: Once the paleo pumpkin bread loaf has completely cooled down, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can either slice them up or leave it as a whole loaf. Freezer: Yes you can freeze it!

What are some ways to freeze pumpkin bread?

Once it cools completely, slice the pumpkin bread and wrap the individual slices in plastic wrap. Or you can place them in an airtight container without wrapping. Instead, leave a little room between each slice so they won’t be hard to break apart when you are ready to enjoy them. Since this paleo pumpkin bread is moist and gooey, they barely need any time to thaw before enjoying it. They almost taste like a pumpkin ice cream bar! However, you can microwave it for a few seconds as well. Finally, get baking this fall with this healthy pumpkin bread recipe. I hope you and your family enjoy it! And don’t forget a cozy sweater and a frothy mug of pumpkin spice latte. I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR CREATIONS! YOU CAN USE “TRIED IT” ON PINTEREST OR SHARE ON INSTAGRAM BY TAGGING #SHUANGYSEATS

You May Also Like These Pumpkin Recipes:

1. Gooey Healthy Pumpkin Brownies

2. No Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

3. Pumpkin Pie Hummus