How to Make the Perfect Vegan Pumpkin Bread
American · Easy · 70 min · 8 servings
This moist and warmly spiced vegan pumpkin bread is made without eggs or dairy yet still achieves a perfectly tender crumb. It is the ultimate vegan autumn bake that works beautifully as a brunch centerpiece or afternoon snack.
Why this recipe works
This Vegan Pumpkin Bread recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 70 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 245 calories with 4g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 0.33 cup melted coconut oil
- 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Preheat and prep pan
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl whisk together pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Step 4: Bake the bread
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Cool and slice
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing for the cleanest cuts.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- coconut oil → neutral vegetable oil such as avocado or sunflower oil
- almond milk → canned coconut milk for a richer more tender crumb
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Opening the oven door too early which causes the center of the bread to sink
- Overmixing the batter after combining wet and dry ingredients which leads to a dense rubbery loaf
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 245 calories, 4g protein, 42g carbs, 8g fat, 3g fiber.
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