7 Pumpkin Bread Recipes for Every Eating Style

Fall means pumpkin everything — pumpkin spice lattes, of course, but also pumpkin treats of all kinds. Baking a loaf of comforting pumpkin bread is one of our favorite weekend activities, and it also counts as self care, since canned pumpkin is so healthy. 

We gathered 7 simple pumpkin bread recipes that you can whip up easily, with ingredients you probably have in your pantry already. And there’s a recipe here for you whether you’re gluten free, vegan, low carb, prefer to stick to whole grains, or follow any other dietary style. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake a treat that will make your kitchen smell amazing and go perfectly with your warm beverage of choice.

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1. Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread

A simple, straightforward bread, you can enjoy this one as written, or change it up to suit your taste. Use a different mix of spices, toss in some chopped nuts or dried cranberries — you can’t go wrong. It calls for white whole-wheat flour, a whole grain flour that’s lighter and milder in flavor than regular whole wheat.

Try this recipe from Cookie and Kate.

2. Vegan & Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

If you’re gluten free and dairy free, meet your new favorite quick bread recipe. Mashed banana helps to sweeten it (along with maple syrup and a bit of brown sugar), and olive oil lends richness. It’s vegan thanks to flax eggs, which also help to bump up the fiber.

Try this recipe from Minimalist Baker.

3. Protein Pumpkin Bread

With 13 grams of protein per slice, this bread is a tasty way to get a jump on your goals for the day. The protein comes from a combo of Greek yogurt and protein powder, and the bread is also whole grain and free of refined sugar. It’s delicious with or without the dark chocolate chips.

Try this recipe from Oh Snap Macros.

4. Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

If you didn’t know this bread was gluten free, you’d never guess; it tastes just like one your grandma might have made. It also happens to be dairy free and it has no refined sugar, sweetened with coconut sugar and a little maple syrup. It’s also hassle free; you make it in one bowl with just 5 minutes of prep before it goes in the oven.

Try this recipe from Broma Bakery.

5. Low-Fat Pumpkin Bread

With nonfat yogurt and just a touch of oil, this tasty bread has just 4 grams of fat per slice (less than half of a typical recipe). But you won’t miss it — the bread is still moist and so satisfying. Honey in place of refined sugar and extra pumpkin help the texture and sweeten the bread.  

Try this recipe from Well Plated.

6. Low-Carb Pumpkin Bread

Yes, you can have a delicious slice of pumpkin bread and stick to your low-carb eating planO, all at the same time. The recipe calls for slightly less pumpkin than a typical recipe, and it’s sweetened with a low-carb brown sugar substitute, keeping the carbs in check. But it has plenty of pumpkin pie spice to bring the flavor.

Try this recipe from All Day I Dream About Food.

7. Healthy Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Ok, so technically “chocolate” isn’t an eating style. But we just had to include this pumpkin bread, which tastes like a spiced chocolate cake but is secretly good for you. It’s easy to make it gluten free (or use fiber-rich spelt flour), and it has a double dose of chocolate thanks to cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips. Omit the spices if you want a straight-up chocolate flavor.

Try this recipe from Choosing Chia.

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