Pumpkin Spice Bread {Vegan + Gf}

Cozy Fall Baking: The Best Vegan & Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Bread

Fall is finally here, and that means it’s baking season. The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and the scent of cinnamon and pumpkin spice is calling your name. There’s nothing quite like the smell of a warm loaf of pumpkin bread fresh out of the oven — especially when it’s both healthy and incredibly easy to make.

This Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Bread is moist, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. It’s made with wholesome ingredients and can be customized with your favorite add-ins — whether you prefer crunchy nuts, rich chocolate chips, or roasted pumpkin seeds. One recipe, endless cozy variations.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 1/2 cups coconut sugar (plus 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling on top)

• 2 cups unsweetened applesauce

• 1 (14-ounce) can pumpkin purée

• 3 cups all-purpose flour or Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour

• 1 teaspoon ground cloves

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• Optional Add-Ins: 1 cup chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, or roasted pumpkin seeds

• Optional Topping: Tahini Maple Drizzle (see below)

Instructions

1. Prepare the pans:
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly oil two 8-inch loaf pans. For easy removal, line each pan with parchment paper cut to fit the length of the pan, leaving a few inches of overhang on the sides.
2. Make the flax eggs:
   In a small bowl or food processor, whisk together the flaxseed and water until thick and creamy. Let it sit for a few minutes to gel.
3. Mix the wet ingredients:
   In a large bowl, combine the coconut sugar, applesauce, pumpkin purée, and flax mixture. Stir until smooth.
4. Combine the dry ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine wet and dry:
   Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in any add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
6. Bake:
   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans. Sprinkle the reserved coconut sugar on top for a sweet, slightly crunchy crust.
   Bake for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking times may vary depending on your oven.
7. Cool:
   Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for at least 20 minutes before lifting them out. The bread will continue to firm up as it cools.

Tahini Maple Drizzle

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons tahini (we like 365 brand)
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened oat or almond milk
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• Pinch of sea salt + optional squeeze of lemon

Instructions:

Whisk to combine completely. You want the icing to be drizzle-able. If it seems too thin, add more sugar. If too thick, add more milk.