One Bowl Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread (V, GF, DF): an easy, one bowl recipe for perfectly rich and moist classic pumpkin bread. Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
Welcome to fall! Yep, at the beginning of September. That’s how we roll ‘round these parts. 😉 You see, if we start this early… you can make this super easy pumpkin bread recipe once, twice, or even ten times just for the fam before bringing it to super important, perfect-recipe-required gatherings. You’ll even have time to try the amazingly mouthwatering chocolate version.
Sound good?
Yes!!!! Okay, I had to answer my own question because… it’s sad just leaving it there to hang all by it’s lonesome. Don’t you think?
*Clears throat* (See what I mean??)
Anywho, the recipe testing for this now-beloved, but before not-so-much recipe was… embarrassing. Like, cringeworthy, hide your face and change your name because you don’t need that ruined name anymore EMBARASSING.
Before I got to the glory that is this one bowl gluten free vegan pumpkin bread marvel, or it’s irresistible cousin chocolate chip pumpkin muffins, there were trials. Let’s just say “trials” is the nicest word for what occurred, and I mean that word in every sense.
For fun, and as a lovely confidence booster for you (you = waaaay cooler than me), let’s go over these baking torture pumpkin bread trials.
Trial #1: Extremely dry. Like, drier than any desert known to man. Drier than a piece of toast that’s been put into a dehydrator and soaked in salt or whatever they call it during the Wild West times. In fact, this pumpkin bread might’ve been a great contender for throwing in the ol’ saddlebag for a good, three-month journey to avenge so-and-so’s brother over The Saloon Incident. Or something. Plus, it totally would have made for an amazing weapon.
Trial #2: Less dry, too spicy. Yes, I said it. TOO SPICY. Note that I did nothing to the spice ratio… sometimes a good bit of ironic kitchen uncool magic happens and you get super spicy, in a weird savory way, pumpkin bread. My friend, I truly, madly, deeply (oh haaaay, Savage Garden!!) love spicy foods, but this one was too unfortunate and oddly… “unique” to bear.
Trial #3: Straight-up savory. And while some folks might argue that savory pumpkin bread can be quite the treat… allow me to convince you that this particular loaf was quite the trick. See what I did there??? Aw… come on, give me something for these foolhardy kitchen shenanigans!
I actually thought about saving this trial to turn into sandwich bread. I think it would’ve been really good with spicy hummus (inspired by Trial #2, of course) and a healthy dosing of jalapeños and olives. Yummmy!!!
Trial #4 (aka the “How do I even have the stones to call myself a ‘baker'” trial): Moist AF. Hide the kiddies and covers their gentle ears. AF. Yep, I said it!! There comes a time when all you can do is scream into a stack of oven mitts and throw a stare cruelly at your mixing bowl and in-cahoots whisk. This loaf actually looked pretty good on the outside. Good crust, strong structure.
Alas, a mere two hours of waiting for it to cool later… a hearty slice of a center piece revealed… like, an ENTIRE can of pumpkin. It’s almost like it re-found itself inside the loaf. Like, it knew that it never wanted to meld with other ingredients ever again. It would just stay as one. 100% pumpkin puree. Forever and ever.
Trial #5 (aka the “Congratulations for being the BEST reader ever, you!! Can’t believe you’re still here, my favorite reader” trial): Meh. Yep, the Meh pumpkin loaf. The… if I brought this to a bakesale, no one would say a thing about it because… MEH. Eaten and promptly forgotten. The “Beaming Baker can DO better than this, come on, girlfriend!!” pumpkin loaf.
Trial #6 (aka There is Meaning in the World, Never Give Up on Your Dreams, Statues Will Be Named After Us Pumpkin Bread): From -1 million to so ridiculously positive, Rocky Balboa would be proud, 100 One Bowl Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread. But not with a 100 bowls. Like… it would be rated 100 out of 100. Oh, you know what I mean!
Dear reader, dear friend, dear best person ever for making it THIS far down this testing post, I’m here to tell you: IT. WAS. ALL. WORTH. IT. This pumpkin bread is WORTH IT.
You will make this bread like the bosslady or bossgentleperson-folk-being that you are. You will hold that whisk firmly and proudly in your ONE bowl. You will bake it like it’s hot. Because, well, it will be due to high oven temps… and then, you will wait 2-3 hours, most patiently for a thorough cooling. And then, you will slice this bread like you’re carrying the shiniest baton past the most reputable strip thingy at the end of marathons.
Then, you will bring this loaf to your mother-in-law, or IRL boss (even tho we know who’s really the boss), or most important bakesale of the century, and present this loaf with a smirk. Because, it’s AWESOME.
Allow me to present its best qualities. This One Bowl Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread is:
- made in just one bowl (yeah, I had to say it again)
- incredibly simple and easy to make
- vegan, gluten free, and dairy free
- the perfect amount of moist: not too much, not too little
- lightly sweet with just a hint of spice
- plant-based and allergy-friendly
- full of simple ingredients you can feel good about
- just the perfect slice of fall, or autumn, if you prefer 😉
- refined sugar-free
- rigorously tested, just for you
So don’t fret about the holidays, I’ve got you covered. Especially since we’re getting the ball rolling nice and early! Pumpkin = friend, not foe. YAAASSS!! Holiday, let’s do this! Also, if you’re looking for another amazing GF bread recipe, try my friend Sharon from What the Fork’s gluten free cornbread.
Are you excited about the holidays? What flavor of quick bread do you like the best?
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂
8-inch Loaf Pan | Organic Pumpkin Puree | Coconut Oil | Glass Mixing Bowls |
Silicone Spatulas | Maple Syrup | 9-inch Loaf Pan | Coconut Sugar
- 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water, whisked together, set for 5 mins)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten free oat flour
- ½ cup almond meal
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8.5x4.5 or 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- Add the wet ingredients to a large bowl: pumpkin, coconut oil, maple syrup, sugar, flax egg, and vanilla. Whisk until well incorporated.
- In the same bowl, add the dry ingredients: oat flour, almond meal, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt. Whisk together until just incorporated, making sure no flour patches remain.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer. Using a butter knife, cut a slit down the top of the loaf, making it slightly off center. This will create a beautiful split down the top of the loaf. Bake for 50-65 minutes.* Test for doneness by sticking a toothpick into the center of the loaf. The toothpick will come out clean when the loaf is done.
- Allow to cool on a cooling rack for 2-3 hours, or until completely cool. Lift out, slice and enjoy!
- Adapted from my Chocolate Banana Nut Bread (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free).
- Storage notes: Cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- This loaf freezes well. Wrap in parchment paper and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Allow to thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes, or pop in the microwave for 20 second increments until warm.
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☀︎ More Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin & Fall Recipes ☀︎
Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Bread (Whole Grain, V, GF, DF) | One Bowl Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (Vegan, Dairy-Free, GF) | Skillet-Roasted Maple Cinnamon Pecans (Paleo, Gluten-Free, V) | Paleo Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (V, GF, Dairy-Free) | No Bake Paleo Chocolate Pecan Bars (V, GF, Refined Sugar-Free) | Maple Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan) | and… No Bake Brownie Energy Bites, just for fun. 😉
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Yes! I was so looking forward to your autumn recipes! What better way to start than with this incredibly delicious looking pumpkin bread! Seriously, it looks so good, I just wanna grab a slice or two! 🙂
Yay!! Get ready for more, Marsha! 😉 I can’t wait to see yours too! Better make it two to be safe. 😉 xo
That’s a bad sign when you can use your pumpkin bread as a weapon 😛 But I’m glad it finally turned out because it looks wonderful!
Haha. Right?? 😉 Not to worry, that “recipe” is hidden deep in the depths of the circular file cabinet. 😉 Thanks so much Miranda! 🙂
Well after reading your post I’m just going to have to make this loaf, I mean, after all the trials you went through in perfecting this loaf for us mere mortals, it would be offensive to you I’m sure if we didn’t make it … plus I just love pumpkin bread 😉 Can’t wait to try it this week!
Haha. If you are a mere mortal, than I’m sooo beneath that–it’s embarrassing! 😉 The way I see it, if I can do it, so can you! I can’t wait to hear what you think. Thanks Trish! 🙂
Holy fudge buckets, D! Can I love this like a MILLION times??!! Favorite quick bread flavor, you ask? PUMPKIN. No question, no hesitation. All day, every day. Pinning this glorious loaf and I can’t wait to make it! I also want to mention that I have completely been there for the trial and error segment of the show. I know all the feels, and that last one, the one where you’ve without a doubt nailed it, is worth all of the earlier, less lovely ones. Bog hogs!
Hahaha. Holy fudge buckets? I’m going to HAVE to use that, Steph! One could almost say that I made this loaf, especially for you. 😉 So true… it’s definitely a feeling of “really” earning it/a big ol’ slice of humble pie! Hahaha. Not the tastiest pie, to be sure. But quite the lesson-learning one. Um, what was I saying? Haha. Thanks for pinning and stopping by, my friend! Bog hogs! xoxo
Even if the ranking system was only out of 10, I say this spectacular, amazing, long awaited, well-deserved perfect loaf would still score an off the charts 100!!!! I’m starting on your statue as we speak…errr type…I mean I’m typing…or maybe you are typing too, I just don’t know…are you confused? Okay, refocus???? PUMPKIN BREAD! It just doesn’t get anymore pillowy pumpkin loaf perfect than this! I massively admire your stick-to-it-ness because 6 trials is enough to defeat even the strongest of bakers but you somehow pushed through. Huge baking perseverance, I say! But the descriptions (and names) of each trial were pretty dang hilarious???? Not that I’m laughing at you…start laughing please so I can be laughing with you???? The savory pumpkin sandwich bread does get the old baking brain thinking though???? This is the perfect way to kick of pumpkin season, thanks for that my friend???? xoxo
Oh and please do send that dove, his sharp little beak can help with the statue carving????
What are these other ranking systems you speak of?? 😉 Hehee. Thanks for saying–er, I mean, typing that! 😉 Sometimes all you need is just 6 not-quick-at-all trials to get it right! I’m laughing, I’m laughing! 🙂 Good idea on the dove. Sending him immediately. Thanks for chuckling with me, Nat. <3 xo
Bahahaha! I think you NAILED it! Out of the park with this delicious loaf!!! It looks so perfect and so NOT vegan and GF :O <3 I think I'm in quick bread pumpkin heaven!!
Thanks so much Rebecca! It’s nearly the holiday season and definitely the time to get our quick bread on! 😉
So i’m just going to skip past the part where you said “welcome to fall” and move along like I NEVER read those words. Because we are friends. And because I like you entirely too much to shoot you dagger eyes as I address those 3 words. Mmmmkay. Mkay! 😉 MWAH! So pumpkin bread! Believe it or not I have never had pumpkin bread. CRAAAAAZY, right?! Clearly this is why we are friends, so you can introduce me to such carb-a-licious things! Woot! This looks absolutely delicious, Demeter. 6 trials be damned, because you totally nailed it, lady! This doesn’t look moist AF or spicy, or dry, or any sort of not so perfect shenanigans. It looks 100% DELISH! Can’t wait to give it a try… in 2 weeks when it is officially fall. bahahahaha. I kid. I think? Luv ya, chicka! xoxoxoxo
…. and pinned. duh. <3
Hahahahaha! I was totally thinking about you when I wrote that. I’m like, yeah, Chey’s gonna be hitting me with the summer stick for this one! But this way, we can already be ready, well in advance for holiday festivities! 🙂 I can’t believe you’ve never had pumpkin bread. Okay, come over quick and I’ll save you a slice (or three). You’d totally love it! Or you will… in two weeks. Hahah. Big hugs! Luv ya back, sweet cheeks! xoxo P.S. Thanks for pinning! <3
Wow, this bread looks amazing! I LOVE making pumpkin bread, especially when it is as delicious as this!
Thanks so much Shelby! 🙂 There’s something so special about a great pumpkin bread recipe, that’s for sure. 🙂
Wow, girl! You are persistent, that’s for sure! I don’t know if I would have had the patience to try it that many times! High five for sticking with it and ending up with a kick a## bread, girl! I must admit, I did have a little laugh at all your trials. You’re too funny 😀
I totally think you’re onto something with that pumpkin bread thing with jalapenos and olives. Yes, please! Bet that would be the BEST sandwich bread eva!!
Me and gluten free baking don’t get along so so good and I completely hear ya with trial #4 —->’Like, it knew that it never wanted to meld with other ingredients ever again.’ I attempted chocolate zucchini bread once and it went something like that….like, it didn’t ‘bake’. I dunno. Chocolate zucchini pudding, I guess, lol.
Anyway, Pinning this deliciousness, of course. Have a great week, my friend. xoxo
Haha. I’m definitely a persistent one! 🙂 And, if I can bring a smile to someone’s face through my baking shenanigans, then… woohoo!!! 🙂 Now I totally have to look into pumpkin sandwich bread. Haha. Yeah, totally!! GF baking can be such a disaster! It’s not even funny. But it kinda is…? Lol. Thanks friend! Have a wonderful week. xoxo
Hurrah for sticking it out and trying and re-trying – You are like the little engine that could – cause darn lady, your final, winning, pumpkin bread showed up big time! It looks so insanely moist and decadent – and seriously so NOT share-worthy! Pssssh – am keeping this ALL to myself – I’d even hide this from my daughter, though she has this annoying habit of being able to sniff out carbs from a mile away!
But, I am curious as to how #2 ended up too spicy? Was it the ginger? You are way too good a baker to do what I did once and mistake salt for sugar in a cake…so am curious…
And #4 – gosh, I get like that pumpkin puree in the middle of loaf #4 when I’m surrounded by boys at a work meeting and keep to myself and not wanna mingle! 🙂
Hope your week is off to a wonderful start, my friend! XOXO
Haha. The little engine, eh? I like it! 🙂 Oh, we both know your daughter would see this coming from a mile away. Better to make two loaves so you don’t have to share! 🙂 Oh girl… the spiciness came outta nowhere! But I think it might have been too much almond meal + the existing spices. Something about it made the bread kind of like a savory trail mix. Lololol. Yes, it was as gross as it sounds. Lol. Who could resist ya, Shashi? Have a wonderful week, my friend! xoxo
Such a funny post again, Demeter! Thanks for making us feel less horrible about our own kitchen fails 😀
I have actually never managed to make a perfect pumpkin bread before (okay, once, but I used someone else’s recipe and I can’t find it anymore), so I’m super excited for this one here! I love everything fall and everything pumpkin, so this is really my recipe here <3
Pinned of course too.
Aw, thanks E! 🙂 I’m always here to make everyone feel less horrible about kitchen fails. When in doubt, refer to my fails. Lol. 😉 I hope you get to try this, my friend! Yay for fall! Let’s celebrate it together. 🙂 Thanks for pinning! xoxo
Fall at the beginning of September is just how I roll, too! I actually had my first pumpkin spice latte of the season today…I was good and waited until AFTER Labor Day haha! Pumpkin bread is one of my absolute favorites, so I’m loving this one bowl recipe, Demeter! You definitely can’t go wrong with a classic like this. I just want to reach through my screen and grab a slice (or five). Just gorgeous! Pinned, of course! Happy Tuesday to you, friend!
Yeah!! How’d I know we roll so similarly? Hehe. Omigosh, now I NEED a PSL! You so got me in the mood for one, G! Reach thru and be merry! 😉 Thank you my friend!
Oh my gosh WHY are you so darn funny?! There is Meaning in the World – I am still dying at that. I was laughing and cringing with you because this reminds me of when I made my pumpkin bread. Except, I was prob way worse because oh wait my oven WAS NOT ACTUALLY on. I was using my bakery’s gas oven, the gas was DONE, and I couldn’t figure out why it just wouldn’t bake. It was hilarious when three batches LATER I discovered the problem. The joys of baking! Anyway, I believe you that this is worth it. Looks divine! But I really do want to try that pumpkin sandwich bread. PLEASE MAKE IT.
I was born with one too many funny bones. Leads to a lot of clumsiness and some funny feels… in mah bones. 😉 OH. MY. GOSH on your experience!! Gosh darn it if all of haven’t been through something like that! I’m so glad that you finally figured it out. 😉 Ah… the “joys” of baking. Lol. Okaaaaay, lemme go get that weirdo recipe outta the trash. 😉 xo
Demeter you have way more patience than I have. But this looks awesome and love pretty much anything Pumpkin and the one bowl has me sold 🙂 Can’t wait to try this.
Haha… patience or dogged persistence? Lolol. Can’t wait to hear what you think! Thanks so much Stephanie! 🙂
How lucky are we that you’re not the type to give up on your dreams…or our dreams…for this gorgeous pumpkin bread! I’ve made banana, zucchini and english muffin bread – but never pumpkin! You’ve just made my day, sweets…make that week! I love fall! xoxo
Haha. SO lucky. 😉 Especially now that (I’m hoping) you feel SO much better about your own kitchen skills. Haha. You’ve totally got to make this! You’ll just love it. Thanks Annie! xoxo
Whoa Demeter – America’s Test Kitchen ain’t got nothin’ on you! I applaud your patience, endurance and persistence to make this bread all that it should be. You go girl!!???? It is truly gorgeous! And as soon as the zucchini in my garden quit producing, I’ll move on from making chocolate chip zucchini bread to this glorious One Bowl Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread!!????
Haha. Take that, ATK! Just kidding, don’t tell them I said anything. Lolol. Can’t wait to hear what you think! Thanks Holly! 🙂
Bread has turned out superb and looks delicious. I can dig in for two slices for breakfast. Bread has come out really well. Appreciate your perfectionism Demeter
Thanks so much Smitha! This would be the perfect breakfast! 🙂
I love your persistence! I totally would’ve stopped at trial one and revisited in a few months! Looks like you found a winner – so dreamy! Bring on all the fall treats 🙂
This looks so good! I tried to make pumpkin bread recently and it turned out so mushy but the texture of this looks perfect. I need to try your recipe next time 🙂
Then you’ll absolutely love this! It’s the opposite of mushy–yay!! 😉 Can’t wait to hear what you think, Allie. 🙂
This looks amazing! So simple (for us, now that you’ve done all the testing) for something so delicious! Though you clearly didn’t test it, would you recommend subbing regular whole wheat or whole wheat pastry flour? I can grind oats to make the oat flour, but I’d love to be able to whip this up without going to the store for almond meal. Thanks so much!
Hi Meg, thank you so much! I’ve never tried replacing the almond meal with whole wheat flour. Since the amount of almond meal is pretty low, it might just work. I’m not 100% sure, so it looks like you’ll have a bit of kitchen experimenting headed your way soon! 🙂 Best of luck–I can’t wait to hear how it turns out. 🙂
I like the simplicity of just using oat flour and almond flour. Storebought gluten-free flour blend works well, of course, but it doesn’t have a whole lot of nutrients or fiber.
Looks amazing and I really want to try this recipe as pumpkin bread is my favorite ! ???? I just haven’t been able to find a good recipe since going gluten free. 4 years ! Ugh… Anyways quick question. I’m super allergic to treenuts and nuts and I’m wondering what you could replace the almond meal with ? Thank you ????
Hi Jennifer! It’s too bad you haven’t found a good one in 4 years–that’s a long time to go without good pumpkin bread! I just tested a batch using only oat flour (I replaced the almond meal with equal parts oat flour). It wasn’t as sweet or soft, but the overall texture was still good. Here’s my recommendation for you: sub the almond meal with equal parts oat flour. And, check for doneness after 45-50 minutes of baking (insert a toothpick and if it comes out clean, it’s done). I hope this helps! 🙂
The life of a food blogger, right? I know this entire scenario very well, been there many times (unfortunately!) Glad that you stuck with it and came out of it with an amazing recipe. The one with the pumpkin in the middle made me lol because that exact thing has happened to me with loaves and muffins before. Sigh. I went through this with a very spring/summer type of recipe that I’ve had to stop trying until spring again. Frustrating but I’m stubborn lol!
Anyways…your pumpkin bread looks delicious! I trialed one of my own last weekend based off another recipe of mine and it was a hit on the first shot (*ducks* 😉 ) hoping to get it up in the next couple weeks.
And that savory version? You may have something there, worth a revisit? 😉 Have a lovely weekend, Demeter!
So right. Haha. The way I see it, we earned the right to puff out our chests or… something (lol) once it finally does go right! Yeah! YES to that pumpkin in the middle… but NO. Haha. So unfortunate. You can do it, Gwen! I believe in ya! 🙂
That’s fantastic!! You’re a genius in the kitchen, I say! I can’t wait to see it. 🙂 Savory: I keep hearing that. Must be everyone’s morbid curiosity. Lol. Have a lovely weekend too, Gwen! xo
Ok making this asap! Looks delicious thanks so much, I’m so glad I found your beautiful site 🙂
Awesome! I hope you love it as much as I do! 🙂
Oh my gosh, I loved reading this page! You are hilarious! I got so excited because my husband is gluten intolerant – but I am in Paraguay and I can’t get half those ingredients here …sob sob sob. So I will console myself by pinning your recipe so that when I do get back to the States (one day, God willing), I will be able to make it!
Aw, thanks SO much, Caroline! 🙂 I’m really happy that you enjoyed reading this! 🙂 Darn, I’m sorry you can’t get the ingredients there… maybe order some from the internet? Thank you for pinning! I hope one day you get to make this. 🙂
I was thinking of ordering them, but shipping is too much. I WILL me it one day though 😉
Oops….keyboard problems….*make not me
Aw, I’m sorry it’s so tricky to get these ingredients. When you do, I hope you love it! Thanks Caroline. 🙂 P.S. Keyboard problems happen to me all the time! 😉
Have you made this recipe as muffins? After reading all the reviews I think I might just need some portion control.
Hi Jill! Yep, I made a muffin version with chocolate chips. Here ya go: https://beamingbaker.com/one-bowl-gluten-free-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins-gf-vegan-dairy-free/ Enjoy! 🙂
Hi 🙂
this recipe looks great!
Im not very into baking with pumpkin but this inspires me ^_^
As “pumpkin puree” you mean pumpkin pulp boiled ? Or are you referring to a canned pumpkin pulp ? Im in Italy and dunno if I can find it canned
thank you so much for yr help 🙂
Hi Sara! 🙂 Thanks so much! In the US, pumpkin puree can be homemade or store bought. The process of making homemade pumpkin puree basically goes as follows (just to illustrate what it is): cut a pumpkin in half, remove the seeds and stringy parts (sometimes referred to as pulp). Roast the pumpkin halves in the oven, then remove the skin and blend the pumpkin flesh until you get a smooth puree. Here’s a link on how to make it: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/make-your-own-pumpkin-puree/ Hope this helps! 🙂
Just made this and it’s delicious!! Thank you so much for coming up with a great gf recipe that makes me love fall even more.
Johanna, I’m SO happy that you enjoyed it! 🙂 Fall is such a wonderfully tasty time of year. 😉 Thank you for taking the time to let me know how you liked this. Happy baking!
I made this bread when I went home this weekend and it was so good! I loved that all the ingredients were relatively healthy- it means I can eat it guilt-free for breakfast. 😀
I love all the spices in the bread, and that I can really taste the pumpkin.
I’ll be making this again for sure! Thanks Demeter! xx
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it Ellie! It’s not pumpkin bread unless you can really taste the pumpkin and spices, that’s for sure. 🙂 xx
Can I use less sweeteners or would that ruin the structure too much? What would you recommend?
Hi Dana, I wouldn’t recommend using less sweetener–it would definitely change the structure of the bread. Taste-wise, it probably wouldn’t be a good idea either. I made this bread as lightly sweet as I could without sacrificing taste. Hope this helps!
Thanks for your reply 🙂 Gonna make this recipe asap, can’t wait!
My pleasure! I can’t wait to hear what you think! 🙂
Reminiscing over how insanely delicious this loaf was! I think I need to make another batch… like today! I loved eating it with almond butter smeared on top! Thanks for the incredible recipe, Demeter!
Aw, that’s so sweet Caroline! I hope you did make a loaf AND smear all the almond butter you wanted on top! 😉 So good to see you here. <3
New follower and so looking forward to trying some of your recipes since I’m newly GF and DF! Also trying to make vegan and gf alternatives for my current recipes!
On a side note – your blog is hilarious and I think you would be a blast to have a coffee and share dessert with ☺️
That’s awesome, Tasneem! 🙂 Making vegan and GF alternatives can sure be a tricky, but totally fun and challenging task! Haha. Best of luck to you. Aw, thank you so much for your sweet words. xo
WOW!! This pumpkin bread is AMAZING! I had just made pumpkin cookies from another blog and was so disappointed with how they came out, but it didn’t deter me from trying another recipe. Especially after I read how many times you had tried this one. You got everything so perfect! The right spice, the right moisture, yum yum yum YUMMMMM! I loved every detail you put into this-right down to the slit on top off to the side a little! I’m so happy I stumbled upon your blog. I had a mini heart attack when I searched through my pins and realized I hadn’t saved your post. Thank goodness for search history!! I will be coming back for more recipes!! Again, thank you!
Thank you SO much for your wonderful comment, Victoria! It definitely made Monday much less… Monday. Haha. 😉 Pumpkin cookies can really be a hit or miss, that’s for sure! Oh gosh, the trials for this recipe sure were “colorful.” Lol. Your comment just made all of that testing totally worth it! Can’t wait to see what you try next. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know how you liked this (and for pinning!). Happy baking! 🙂 P.S. Isn’t the slit the best?? 😉
This is a great recipe; I’ve made it a couple times now. Any suggestions for replacing the almond flour for those with nut allergies? Also wondering how fine to grind the oats when making the flour. It comes out a little differently each time but still good. Very fine grind, still some visible chunks of oats?
Lastly, I can’t make the print option work to get a copy of this for safe keeping. What could I be doing wrong there?
That’s wonderful to hear, Christine! 🙂 I have made a loaf with all oat flour (substituting the almond meal for oat flour). It was good, but a bit on the drier side. I haven’t been able to test a loaf using just the oat flour to my satisfaction yet. You might try replacing the almond meal with 1-2 tablespoons less oat flour. This means you’d substitute the almond meal with 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons oat flour. Then adjust as needed. 🙂 Oat flour: a uniform, fine grind (without chunks) would be best. Printing issues: so sorry to hear that! Here’s the direct link to the printable recipe: https://beamingbaker.com/easyrecipe-print/3698-0/ Happy baking! 🙂
I’ve just taken a loaf out of the oven where I substituted hemp hearts for the almond meal. It looked about the same texture after I gave them a whir in the blender so I used the same amount. It’s cooling now and it’s for a friend who I thought had a nut allergy. Can’t wait to see how it is – hoping it’s not too dry with my sub. The house always smells so good when I bake this – just spicy enough and not in a sickening sweet sort of way!
What an intriguing and creative substitute, Christine! Sometimes baking is the most fun when you think out of the box, that’s for sure! 🙂 How did it turn out? Scents: Yep! It’s just one of the most comforting smells… like ever. 🙂
According to the recipient of the loaf with the hemp, it was DELICIOUS in largest font she could email me with! I will have to try it that way for myself now since hemp is so chock full of goodness.
Thank you so much for wonderful recipes – I look forward to trying many more and sharing with friends.
That’s AWESOME, Christine! Seriously, well done on the substitute! I’m so proud of you for baking like a total boss! I bet you’re so curious as to how it tastes now. Haha. Thank you so much for letting me know how it turned out. Your kind words keep me motivated to create more recipes. <3
Trial #4….Oy. I have had that for the last two days, and walked away disgusted. I went back to my fail safe bread today. Lol
You have given me hope and a recipe! =D
I can hardly wait to try this tomorrow and really enjoy! Due to allergen development, I’ve lost a lot of my favorite foods, and have slowly begub finding the alternatives I needed to make them.
It’s been a grueling couple of years LOL I LOVE FOOD, so missing out non classics was killing me!
And you are friggin hillarious AF. ????????????
Thank you for making me laugh so hard, I scared the cat!
The bread machine goes beep lol
Thank you!!!
Ahh… Trial #4, the most punishing of trials. Lol. Ariana, I FEEL your pain! Dealing with food allergies can be such a beast, especially when you have such a passion for food. I hope my recipe is what you’ve been waiting for (fingers crossed!). 🙂 Happy Baking! I can’t wait to hear what you think. P.S. Pet the cat and the bread machine for me.???? ????
Hi Demeter! Christmas baking in San Diego, CA. My daughter is vegan and I’m constantly searching for recipes to make for her when I visit from Texas. I wanted to thank you for your time and effort in developing your goods! I made this pumpkin loaf recipe today with some minor adjustments. I want you to know, straight away, that you are genius ! The flavor is wonderful . The texture is tender and moist. The smell or scent …as you said is of comfort! Ok, so she had this Nordic mini bundt type pumpkin pan and she wanted to try it out. It worked perfectly! We used Bob’s Redmill Gluten Free All Purpose baking flour. It’s a combo of sorghum flour, potato starch, garbanzo bean and fava bean flours in place of the oat flour. We also used egg replacer instead of the flax “egg”, and used Xylitol in place of the coconut sugar . Despite the adjustments, I’m telling you…they were awesome! AMAZING! Thank you so much! ???? I can’t wait to make your other goodies!, ????
Hi Linda! I have to tell you, I really do miss spending Christmases baking in San Diego (I lived there a few years ago). I hope the weather is just fantastic for you and your daughter. 🙂 Your comment is so sweet–it completely made my day. 🙂 The mini bundts must’ve been beyond adorable! I’m so happy to hear that the substitutes worked out. I’ve really been curious about trying this recipe with a few different GF flours and comparing results. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know how you and your daughter enjoyed this! Swing by Sunset Cliffs, Fashion Valley, Torrey Pines and Balboa Park for me, will ya? Happy Holidays & even happier baking! ❤️
Demeter, thank you for your reply! I was so pleased with the results I HAD to tell you. ???? When I get home, I’m going to try this with almond flour and the flax egg. My daughter was familiar with egg replacer and she grimaced at the flax egg. LOL the xylitol was my choice, trying to remove sugars from my diet. I actually think I’d use a smidge more xylitol (or I’ll use stevia ) also cutting way back on carbs, so that’s where the almond flour comes in. Not sure how long ago you lived here in SD , but I’ve been gone for 6 1/2 years. It’s really crowded here now. Hit up Fasion Valley before Christmas, it was nuuuuts! Drove through Balboa Park on the way from the airport. I miss areas like that. I’ll get out to Torrey Pines for you before I go, too! Going to OB Noodle House soon And will also go by Sunset Cliffs. I’ll be in touch! Thanks for lighting the baking fire under me! ????
Of course, Linda! 🙂 It was a true pleasure to read your comment. So funny that your daughter doesn’t like flax eggs! To each her own. 😉 I’m super excited to hear how the next batch turns out. 6 1/2 years: the changes must’ve been something else! I left about 2 1/2 years ago, and even then things were changing very quickly. Aw, now I totally miss Fashion Valley!! But not the crowds. Lol. Enjoy some grub for me at OB Noodle House! It’s my absolute pleasure to light that fire under you. Can’t wait to see what you try next. 🙂 Big hugs!
I love your recipes!!!! quick question, would regular oat flour work in this or does it need to say gluten free? Thanks so much:)
Hi Melissa, thank you! Regular oat flour works just fine as long as you don’t have a gluten intolerance. 🙂 Can’t wait to hear how you like this!
Thank You, making this today i cant wait!!!
Awesome!! Enjoy! 🙂
Hi Demeter- I have a couple of questions– would it be possible to use a 1-1 flour mix (ie: Bob’s Red Mill) instead of the oat flour? My hubby doesn’t tolerate oats so well. I have not yet used coconut sugar in my baking. How does it differ in its behavior from either demerara or brown sugar?
Thanks so much in advance-
-Jane
Hi Jane! Okay, let’s see… 1-1 flour mix: that would work, but just be aware that the loaf could turn out drier. Every all-purpose GF flour mix I’ve used varies from brand to brand. You might need to do some experimenting and perhaps leave out 1-2 tablespoons of flour, or decrease the baking time by 5 minutes or so. Coconut sugar vs. brown sugar: they’re pretty much the same in flavor and behavior. My pleasure! Can’t wait to hear how it turns out. 🙂 xo, Demeter
Hi, this recipe looks great but just wanted to know if I could substitute the oat flour with an additional 2 cups of almond meal. I don’t use any of the store bought gluten free flours or oat flour as my daughter doesn’t do to well with any of them. Many thanks for your help.
Hi Antoinette, unfortunately, I’m not sure how subbing all the oat flour for almond meal will turn out. My biggest concern is that oat flour is more absorbent than almond meal, so you’d have to decrease the wet ingredients to compensate for that. Since I haven’t tried it out yet, I’m hesitant about the results. Maybe play around with the recipe a bit–try subbing all the oat flour for almond meal and decreasing the wet. See how that turns out and adjust as needed. Good luck! 🙂
Thanks for replying so promptly, just wondering if I could use coconut flour or buckwheat flour?
Many thanks
Hi Antoinette! 🙂 My pleasure. Definite no on the coconut flour–it’s much, much more absorbent than oat flour. Buckwheat flour might work–I’m not sure because I haven’t tried it. Also, buckwheat tends to have a distinct, strong flavor. Good luck!
Great recipe! Making my second batch in under a week. I doubled the recipe and baked in a divided brownie pan which gave us 18 equally sized individual servings, plus an additional dozen that fit into a muffin pan. 30 servings ready for breakfast and snacks and only 4 points each for weight watchers. Wil probably take the muffin pan out a little earlier because of the open source between each, compared to the brownie pan where though divided, they are al mused together like a loaf.
Hi Stacy, so happy to hear that you’re loving this! 🙂 And it sounds like you’re having a bit of fun with experimenting in different pans. 😉 If you ever need the recipe for exactly 12 pumpkin muffins with chocolate chips (and the precise timing for baking in the muffin pan), this will help: https://beamingbaker.com/one-bowl-gluten-free-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins-gf-vegan-dairy-free/ Thanks for reporting back and letting me know how much you enjoyed these. Can’t wait to see what you try next! 🙂