Welcome autumn into your kitchen with this warmly spiced pumpkin bread that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free. This moist, tender loaf combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with aromatic spices and a luscious maple glaze, creating the perfect fall treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
Ingredients
Makes one 9×5-inch loaf (12 slices)
For the Bread
- 180g (1½ cups) gluten-free oat flour
- 120g (½ cup) pumpkin purée
- 80ml (⅓ cup) coconut oil, melted
- 120ml (½ cup) pure maple syrup
- 1 flax egg (15ml/1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 45ml/3 tablespoons water)
- 5g (1 teaspoon) pumpkin spice blend
- 5g (1 teaspoon) baking soda
- 2g (¼ teaspoon) sea salt
For the Maple Glaze
- 60g (¼ cup) coconut butter
- 15ml (1 tablespoon) pure maple syrup
- 2g (1 teaspoon) ground cinnamon
- 30-45ml (2-3 tablespoons) warm water to thin
Optional Add-ins
- 60g (½ cup) chopped walnuts
- 30g (¼ cup) pepitas
- 60g (½ cup) dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preparation (15 minutes)
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
- Line 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment
- Prepare flax egg, let sit 15 minutes
- Melt coconut oil, let cool slightly
- Mix Wet Ingredients (5 minutes)
- Whisk together pumpkin purée and melted coconut oil
- Add maple syrup and prepared flax egg
- Mix until smooth and well combined
- Combine Dry Ingredients (5 minutes)
- In separate bowl, whisk oat flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt
- Ensure even distribution of spices
- Make Batter (5 minutes)
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture
- Fold gently until just combined
- Stir in optional add-ins if using
- Bake (40-45 minutes)
- Pour batter into prepared pan
- Smooth top with spatula
- Bake until toothpick comes out clean
- Glaze (10 minutes)
- Warm coconut butter until melted
- Whisk in maple syrup and cinnamon
- Add warm water to reach desired consistency
- Drizzle over cooled bread
Nutritional Information (per slice, without glaze)
- Calories: 165
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Sugar: 9g
Total Time
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Bake Time: 40-45 minutes
- Cooling Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Pro Tips and Tricks
- Perfect Texture
- Don’t overmix the batter
- Test doneness with toothpick
- Cool completely before glazing
- Ingredient Temperature
- Room temperature ingredients blend better
- Let coconut oil cool before mixing
- Use warm water for glaze consistency
- Storing Tips
- Wait for glaze to set before storing
- Keep in cool place
- Slice when completely cool
- Make it Special
- Sprinkle pepitas on top before baking
- Add warming spices to glaze
- Layer with parchment for storage
Variations and Substitutions
- Flour Options
- Use quinoa flour blend
- Try buckwheat flour
- Blend gluten-free flours
- Sweetener Alternatives
- Coconut sugar
- Date syrup
- Agave nectar
- Mix-In Ideas
- Dried cranberries
- Chopped pecans
- Dairy-free chocolate chips
- Spice Variations
- Extra cinnamon
- Add nutmeg
- Include ginger
Common FAQs
Q: Can I use canned pumpkin?
A: Yes, use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
Q: Why did my bread sink in the middle?
A: This can happen from opening the oven door too soon or overmixing.
Q: Can I freeze this bread?
A: Yes, freeze unglazed bread up to 3 months.
Q: How do I know when it’s done?
A: Toothpick inserted should come out clean, and top should spring back when touched.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
Room Temperature Storage
- Store unglazed bread up to 3 days
- Keep in airtight container
- Best eaten within 5 days
Freezer Storage
- Wrap unglazed bread tightly
- Freeze up to 3 months
- Thaw overnight in refrigerator
- Glaze before serving
Make-Ahead Options
- Mix dry ingredients ahead
- Prepare glaze day of serving
- Store glazed bread in refrigerator
Reheating Tips
- Warm individual slices lightly
- Add fresh glaze if needed
- Toast for extra crispness
This gluten-free and dairy-free pumpkin spice bread captures all the cozy flavors of fall while accommodating dietary restrictions. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, it’s sure to become a seasonal favorite in your home. The maple glaze adds an extra touch of sweetness that makes this bread feel truly special.