Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Name: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Cup Brown Rice Flour; 1 Cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour; 2 Tsp Baking Powder; 1 Tsp Cinnamon; 1 Tsp Ground Ginger; 1/2 Tsp Ground Allspice; 1 1/4 Cup Pure Pumpkin Puree; 3/4 Cup Granulated Erythritol (or preferred granulated sweetener); 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar-Style Erythritol (or preferred drank brown sugar); 2 Prepared Flax Egg (2 TB Milled Flax Seed + 4 TB Water); 1/2 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract

Published: Oct 7, 2019 · Modified: Sep 22, 2024 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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A recipe for the best Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread that's vegan, allergy-free, and so easy to make! The classic Fall quick bread made healthy in one-bowl, packed with pumpkin, warming spices, and simple ingredients, super moist and soft, even sugar-free! Slice it up for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy autumn snack!

Imagine biting into a soft, cozy, pumpkin pillow. THAT is what eating THIS gluten-free pumpkin bread is like! I'm going to go so far as to say this is the very best pumpkin bread. It's gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and sugar-free but this pumpkin loaf is going to be a hit with everyone who's lucky enough to try a slice! When it's pumpkin season you're under obligation to make a loaf of pumpkin bread. Of course, there's no beating the classic. Simple, humble, and packed with pumpkin perfection!

How to make Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

Sometimes the easiest recipes are the best recipes! No crazy ingredients, no complicated techniques. A quick mix of the ingredients in one bowl, pour it in a loaf pan, and bake, baby, bake!

Ingredients you need:

Brown Rice Flour
Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
PUMPKIN
Flax Eggs
Sweetener (Sugar-Free Brown and Granulated)
Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon, Ginger, Allspice

You don't need any liquid for this quick bread! The pumpkin and flax eggs provide the right amount of moisture and yield a perfectly soft, tender crumb! Pure pumpkin magic!

Test for doneness

When it comes to gluten-free and vegan baked goods, the best way to test for doneness is the toothpick test. As long as the toothpick comes out "mostly" clean, the baked good should be done. This pumpkin quick bread is super moist, so the toothpick will never be completely clean, but as long as there aren't globs of batter sticking to the "test stick", your loaf is good! If not, let it bake for another 5 minutes and repeat the test!

Is Pumpkin Bread healthy?

This pumpkin bread is not only free from any major food allergens, but it's also super nutritious!

Gluten-Free
Vegan
Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Coconut-Free, Corn-Free)
Oil-Free
Sugar-Free
Kid-Friendly (always gets bonus points!)

What are the benefits of pumpkin?

Pumpkin is loaded with all the good vitamins and minerals. 100% pure pumpkin in a can is just as nutritious as fresh, so don't worry about that! (How can you pass up the 86¢ cans from Walmart?) This is NOT canned pumpkin pie filling though! Always check the wording on the can before you throw it in your cart! Pure pumpkin has only about 40 calories in half a cup of puree, it's fat-free and only 10g of carbs. Pumpkin is great for boosting your immune system, eye health, skin, blood pressure, and reducing cancer risks! It's packed with:

Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Beta-Carotene (Vitamin A)
Vitamin E
Folate
Iron
Potassium
Plenty of antioxidants, minerals, and fiber!

Is pumpkin a fruit or vegetables?

Take a guess, I'll wait.....FRUIT! Technically all squashes are fruits because then contain SEEDS! Always remember this rule of thumb. If it contains seeds, it's a fruit.

How about add-ins?

I made this recipe for the sole purpose of having a clean, simple, classic pumpkin bread, BUT, If you want to take your pumpkin bread up a notch feel free to get wild with additional ingredients! Here are some ideas:

Chocolate Chips
Dried Fruits (like raisins)
Nuts or Seeds (pecans or walnuts are great if you're not nut-free! Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are great for mixing into the batter or sprinkling on top!)
Frosting or Glaze for spreading or drizzling on top (if you want a more "dessert" loaf!)

Perfect Fall breakfast or healthier dessert

Spread on some vegan butter, cream cheese, nut/seed butter and you have a fantastic treat with your morning cup 'o joe! It's great as an afternoon snack, or a not-too-sweet and healthier dessert while you're cuddled up in front of the fireplace (dreams!) It's perfect eating warm or cold, whatever vibes you're feeling!

Starbucks Pumpkin Bread

Starbucks pumpkin is not gluten-free, it also contains soy, eggs, peanut oil, but surprisingly not dairy! So many celiacs lament not being able to grab a seasonal slice with their PSL, but no worries! This loaf is 100% better (and healthier!). Stud the top of the unbaked loaf with pepitas and you'll have a homemade copycat Starbucks pumpkin bread!

Storing, Freezing, Reheating

After you've baked your perfect pumpkin bread, allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before storing the entire loaf in an airtight container. It can be kept in the fridge or at room temperature for about 4-6 days. If you'd like to freeze the loaf, slice it up first, wrap each slice individually in wax paper or foil, then store them together in a big Ziploc bag or freezer container. To reheat, just take out the slices you want and allow them to thaw in the fridge or give it quick heating in the microwave or toaster oven!

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