Pumpkin Bread

There’s something special about the cozy comfort of homemade pumpkin bread, especially in the fall. This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves the warm, inviting flavors of pumpkin and spices. As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with an irresistible aroma, and the best part is that it’s super easy to make. You only need a few simple ingredients and a bowl for mixing.

This pumpkin bread stands out with its perfect balance of moisture, sweetness, and spice. Using whole wheat flour along with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice creates a rich, flavorful bread that’s both wholesome and delicious. Canned pumpkin puree ensures a tender, moist texture, while almond milk and vegetable oil add just the right amount of richness.

You can enjoy this bread plain, or mix in your favorite additions like nuts or chocolate chips. It’s versatile enough to be a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or even a dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Perfect for fall
• Fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma as it bakes
• Simple to prepare—no mixer needed
• Exceptionally moist
• Packed with rich pumpkin flavor
• Bursting with cozy spices

Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour: Adds nutritional value, fiber, and a slightly nutty flavor, enhancing the overall texture and health benefits.
• Ground cinnamon: Contributes warmth and sweetness, giving the bread its characteristic autumn flavor.
• Ground nutmeg: Adds a warm, aromatic quality that complements the spices and enhances the overall flavor profile.
• Ground allspice: Provides a complex flavor that combines notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, enriching the spice blend.
• Baking powder: Acts as a leavening agent, helping the bread rise and become light and fluffy.
• Baking soda: Also a leavening agent, it reacts with acidic ingredients (like pumpkin) to create bubbles, contributing to the bread’s rise.
• Sea salt: Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients and balances the sweetness, ensuring a well-rounded taste.
• Canned pumpkin puree: Adds moisture, flavor, and a rich color to the bread, while also providing nutritional benefits like vitamins and fiber.
• Almond milk (or any milk): Contributes moisture and helps create a tender crumb; it can also add a subtle flavor depending on the type of milk used.
• Cane sugar: Sweetens the bread, balancing the spices and enhancing the overall flavor.
• Vegetable oil (or other neutral oil): Adds moisture and richness, keeping the bread tender and preventing it from drying out.
• Large eggs: Provide structure, moisture, and richness; they also help bind the ingredients together and contribute to the bread’s rise.
• Vanilla extract: Adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the bread.

How To Make Pumpkin Bread

• Start by preparing the batter. Combine all the wet ingredients ( pumpkin puree, almond milk, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla ) in one bowl and mix the dry ingredients (  all-purpose and whole wheat flours, the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt ). in a separate bowl.
• Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir gently until combined. Avoid overmixing, as this could make the pumpkin bread dense.
• Next, bake the mixture. Transfer the batter into a greased loaf pan and place it in a preheated oven at 350°F. Bake until the top is firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, which should take around 45 minutes.
• Let the loaf cool thoroughly before cutting and serving.

How To Store

Store leftover pumpkin bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.For extended storage, wrap individual slices in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, let the slices sit at room temperature, or microwave them uncovered for about 30 seconds.

Recipe Variation

• For extra crunch, mix in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts. You can also sprinkle some on top for added texture and flavor.

• Opt for a chocolate twist by mixing 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips into the batter. For an extra touch, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top before baking.Feel free to experiment with different options: use milk chocolate, white chocolate, or dark chocolate chips, or even add chopped pecans or walnuts. Alternatively, you can enjoy the pumpkin bread as is, without any additions.

• Change up the spices to suit your taste. While cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice are classic choices, you can mix it up by using ground cloves in place of allspice, adding a hint of ground ginger, or switching to a tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice for a blend of flavors.