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This flourless pumpkin bread is comforting, super moist, sweet, super filling, and a little spiced. It’s gluten-free, rich in fiber and protein.
There is something special about a slice of warm, homemade bread. And, it’s even better if it’s homemade pumpkin bread.
For those who follow a gluten-free diet, you know how challenging it can be to find delicious baked goods, especially bread alternatives. And, if you happen to find one, some of them are so dry that you feel like you are eating sand (and who wants that?).
This flourless pumpkin bread is rich, with earthy flavors and a sense of warmth and comfort that each bite makes you think about autumn or winter.
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Ingredients and Substitutes
Pumpkin puree (1 15oz can) – This is going to be the star of the dish. While I recommend using pumpkin puree, if you don’t have any, you can use butternut squash puree for a similar texture and taste.
Semi-skimmed milk, or use oat milk (½ cup) – You can also use fat-free milk, but it can slightly change the texture of the bread. For plant-based bread, you can use almond milk, coconut milk, or any other plant-based milk.
However, I recommend using coconut since it has a creamier consistency.
Old-fashioned oats (2 cups) – If you don’t have old-fashioned oats, you can use quick oats.
Chia seeds (2 tbsp) – For those who don’t have chia seeds, you can use ground flaxseeds.
Maple syrup (1/2 cup) – As mentioned, you can also use honey or agave. If you are looking for a way to lower the calorie content of the bread, you can try using sugar-free maple syrup.
Eggs (2 large)
Baking soda (1 tsp)
Pumpkin pie spice (1 tsp) – If you don’t have any available, I recommend making a homemade version. But, make sure you keep this spice since it makes the recipe one-of-a-kind.
Dark chocolate chips (1/4 cup) – I love chocolate. But you can substitute it for other ingredients, like nuts or dried fruit.
How to Make Flourless Pumpkin Bread
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grab a 9×15 loaf pan and spray it with oil. Place all the ingredients (except for the chocolate chips) into a large blender.
Step 2. Blend the batter, but make sure you don’t over-blend. Otherwise, instead of turning out fluffy, it may result in a hard loaf.
Keep in mind that the blender may be slow since the batter is a bit thick. Don’t worry! Just keep pulsing and mix with a spoon once in a while if you need to move things.
Step 3. Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Grab a spatula and level it out.
Step 4. Cover the mixture with chocolate chips and press them in with a spoon.
Step 5. Bake in the middle of the oven for roughly 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes up clean. Once it’s ready, take it out of the oven and allow it to cool down before removing it from the pan and slicing it.
How to Increase Protein in This Pumpkin Bread
For those looking to increase their protein intake, there are some great ways to do so with pumpkin bread. Here are some ingredients you can add to do that.
- Protein powder: add a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
- Greek yogurt: replace some of the milk with Green yogurt.
- Almond butter: add a couple of tablespoons of almond butter for extra richness and a protein boost.
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How to Make Pumpkin Bread Vegan
If you are following a vegan or plant-based diet, you don’t have to miss out on this delicious recipe. Here is how you can make this delicious pumpkin bread vegan.
- Egg substitute: use flax eggs, which means mixing one tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 2.5 tablespoons of water per egg.
- Milk substitute: Use plant-based milk like oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk.
How to Make It Your Own
One of the things I love about this recipe is that you can customize it based on your preferences.
- You can adjust the sweetness levels by reducing or adding more maple syrup. You can also choose other sweeteners, such as honey or agave for a different flavor profile.
- Try experimenting with different herbs and spices. You can add other ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger for a warmer, spicier loaf.
- Add crunchy ingredients like walnuts or pecans to add more texture to the bread.
- You can also include dehydrated fruits like cranberries, raisins, or dried cherries to add some extra sweetness to the bread.
There are different ways in which you can have this delicious bread. You can always have it on its own, but you can also top it with a dollop of yogurt or nut butter for a richer snack or dessert.
Storage and Leftovers
So, how can you store the bread without making it go stale?
Store the leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to keep it for longer, wrap it in individual slices and place it in the freezer. You can keep it there for up to three months.
Other Pumpkin Recipes
Flourless Pumpkin Bread
5 Cals: 174 Protein: 4.9 Carbs: 30 Fat: 4.5
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- ½ cup semi-skimmed milk or use oat milk
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and spray a 9×15 loaf pan with oil.
- Add all of the ingredients except for chocolate chips into a large blender and blend until the batter is well combined. Make sure not to over-blend, so the bread comes out a little fluffy. The blender might be slow as the batter is quite thick, don’t worry, just keep on pulsing and mix it with a spoon once in a while if needed.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Level it out and then cover with chocolate chips, press them in with the spoon
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes, and use a toothpick in the middle to check whether it’s cooked. It should come out clean.
- Let the bread cool down inside the loaf pan before removing and slicing it.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
