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Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread

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Posted:11/5/20
Updated:1/16/23
By:Ashley

I could eat this Paleo Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread every day for the rest of the year! Made with almond flour, lightly sweetened with maple syrup, perfectly spiced and so delicious! No one will know it’s gluten free.

Post and recipe slightly updated and improved, with new photos and a streusel topping. Originally posted October 2018, updated November 2020.

  • Paleo Pumpkin Bread with Almond Flour
  • Ingredients needed for paleo pumpkin bread
  • How to Make Paleo Pumpkin Bread
    • Combine wet ingredients
    • Add Dry Ingredients
    • Bake
  • What does this bread taste like?
  • Questions about this recipe?
  • Paleo Pumpkin Bread
      • Pumpkin Bread
      • Cinnamon Streusel Topping

closeup of paleo pumpkin bread with streusel topping

That bag of almond flour you bought for that one recipe will now be used up to bake several batches of this paleo pumpkin bread. It’s that good.

I could eat this for.ev.er.

I don’t what it is about almond flour breads but I just LOVE them. The texture that you get from baking almond flour bread is almost like a pound cake. Truly addicting. And thankfully, nutrient-dense.

Of course, balance and moderation… No one should be eating an entire loaf of this pumpkin bread just because it’s “healthier”. But I will say my self control was truly tested with this recipe!

Paleo Pumpkin Bread with Almond Flour

This paleo pumpkin bread is based on my Almond Flour Banana Bread that is easily one of my paleo-friendly go-to’s. I LOVE almond flour based quick bread recipes. The texture is just something I can never get enough of. And once you make this bread, I think you’ll understand what I mean.

pumpkin bread topped with cinnamon crumble sliced on top of wood cutting board

Ingredients needed for paleo pumpkin bread

  • canned pumpkin puree – make sure it’s not “pumpkin pie filling”
  • maple syrup – the preferred liquid sweetener for this recipe. If you want this bread a little sweeter, I’d recommend adding 3 tablespoons of coconut sugar.
  • eggs – eggs help provide structure in this recipe. I haven’t tested without them.
  • vanilla – vanilla extract for flavor
  • non-dairy milk – to thin out the batter ever so slightly.
  • blanched almond flour – make sure the almond flour is from blanched almonds, not almond meal (made from raw almonds.)
  • tapioca flour – tapioca flour helps hold the almond flour together. If you don’t have tapioca flour on hand, arrowroot is a 1:1 substitution. Subbing with 3 tablespoons of coconut flour should also work. More notes on these subs in the recipe card below.
  • pumpkin spice – you can use store bought or make it using this simple recipe that uses just 4 ingredients!
  • baking soda & salt – the leavening agent to help the bread rise, and salt to balanced flavor.

How to Make Paleo Pumpkin Bread

We’re talking EASY, friends. Like one bowl and mixed by hand, kind of easy.

Combine wet ingredients

  • pumpkin
  • maple syrup
  • eggs
  • vanilla
  • milk
mixing bowl with pureed pumping, whisk, and spiced surrounding

Add Dry Ingredients

  • almond flour
  • tapioca flour
  • spices
  • baking soda
  • salt

Bake

Once the ingredients are fully combined, pour into a medium loaf pan and bake for about 45 minutes.

slice of pumpkin bread on top of wood cutting board and cooling rack

What does this bread taste like?

Sweetness – This pumpkin bread isn’t crazy sweet but sweet enough to enjoy as a healthy dessert. If you want a sweeter bread you can add some coconut sugar with the wet ingredients.

If you’re a chocolate kind of person and you’re thinking of adding chocolate chips to the batter, I 100% support that decision.

Texture – It’s soft, moist and almost like a pound-cake. It’s amazing.

Spice – We’re using a whole tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice, so it’s nice and flavorful.

loaf of pumpkin bread sliced on top of wood cutting board and cooling rack

Questions about this recipe?

  • Can I use another flour? This recipe was made specifically for almond flour. If looking for coconut flour, try this bread. Want whole grain? Make this dairy free and oil free bread.
  • What if I don’t have tapioca flour? – You can use arrowroot flour (same amount) or use 3 tablespoons of coconut flour. Subbing with 1/4 cup of 1:1 gluten free baking flour should also work, though I have not tested.
  • Can I make this vegan and substitute eggs? – I have not tested this recipe without eggs, but I believe readers have made my banana bread with “flax eggs”. The texture won’t be the same and the bread likely won’t rise as much, but it could work.

Let me know if you try this recipe by leaving a comment and review on the blog! I love hearing from you and it helps others find the recipe too!

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★★★★★

4.6 from 7 reviews

This Paleo Pumpkin Bread is made with almond flour, lightly sweetened, and topped with a cinnamon crumble. Simple recipe with nutrient-dense ingredients for a healthy treat. 

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 medium loaf 1x
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Pumpkin Bread

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2.33 cups almond flour
  • 1/3 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk of choice

Cinnamon Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, chilled (or plant-based butter)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and line a 8×4 medium loaf pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In large bowl whisk together pumpkin puree and maple syrup, then eggs, vanilla and milk until smooth.
  3. Add almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda and salt, using large silicone spatula or spoon to combine.
  4. Make streusel topping (optional): Use fork to combine almond flour, sugar, spice, salt and coconut oil or butter until meal-like texture forms. Portion out coconut oil into 6, 1/2 tablespoons, chilling before combining.
  5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, covering with streusel if using and bake for 20 minutes uncovered, then add foil for the last 20-25 minutes, to prevent the top from browning too quickly. My bread took roughly 45 minutes but check the middle for done-ness with toothpick after 40 minutes just to be sure.
  6. Allow bread to cool in pan for 15 minutes before lifting from the parchment paper to remove bread. You can slice and serve bread immediately or store covered in fridge. Enjoy!

Notes

Streusel topping is optional but does add a nice sweetness to the bread. If adding the streusel topping, you might not want the additional sugar added into the bread batter.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12th
  • Calories: 177
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 169
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 16
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 31

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"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Julie says

    10/10/2018 at 11:56 pm

    Planning on making this tomorrow- cashews currently soaking! I have arrowroot – do I sub the same measurement for the tapioca flour?

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  2. Julie says

    10/10/2018 at 11:59 pm

    Planning on making this tomorrow- cashews currently soaking! I don’t have tapioca flour but have arrowroot. Do I sub arrowroot with the same measurement? Can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/11/2018 at 7:50 am

      Awesome! And yes – the same amount in baked goods should be fine. I haven’t don’t that myself but have heard from others who have done with success.

      Reply
  3. Andrea says

    10/30/2018 at 9:11 pm

    I hate to give this recipe only 2 stars because I do LOVE all of her recipes and make them on a regular basis for my gluten free boyfriend. But- the main thing that didn’t work for me was the consistancy + amount of batter. There was too much for the 8×4 pan and too much pumpkin so that it just didn’t cook through. I cooked it for 50 minutes and knew it wouldn’t cook through and would just burn. So to save it even though it wasn’t going to look pretty but would be edible, I scrapped off the top and put it in a mini loaf and continued baking both for 8 minutes. That fixed the cooking part but the end flavor was not quite what I wanted in a pumpkin loaf. I added chocolate chips which always helps, but there was too much canned pumpkin and not enough spice to back it up. I’d recommend not putting all of the batter in the pan and maybe add an extra teaspoon of spice! This recipe was so close to being good. Just not quite there!

    ★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      11/11/2018 at 2:48 pm

      Hi Andrea, Thanks so much for taking the time to comment here and leave feedback. I’m sorry this recipe didn’t work out for you! I’ve made it three times with no problem so I’m not sure what could have gone wrong here. Everyone’s ovens are different, so it could be that your loaf just needed a bit more time – I cover my pan with foil at the halfway mark to prevent browning. Also, the medium loaf pan should be the correct size, as a 5×7 would not create a very tall loaf. Either way, thanks for commenting. I hope you’ll consider giving it another try!

      Reply
  4. Cool Guy says

    11/2/2018 at 2:10 pm

    Sounds Good!

    Reply
  5. Gretch says

    6/13/2019 at 12:28 pm

    I’ve made this 3 times – everyone in my family loves it. Low in sugar and high in flavor. In my last batch I added chopped walnuts and some candied ginger.

    I would like to make a chocolate version of this because I have a bunch of raw cacao powder I’d like to use up. Could I just add some? If so, how much do you recommend and what other alterations/additions should I make? Thx!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      6/13/2019 at 1:03 pm

      Hi Gretch! Thanks so much for your review and comment 😀 So glad you are loving this bread.

      To make a chocolate bread, my best guess would be to use 1 3/4 cups almond flour, then add 1/2 cup cacao powder. I haven’t tested this myself but I believe it should work. I also have this paleo chocolate bread version as well! Hope that helps!

      Reply
  6. Sparky says

    7/18/2019 at 3:45 am

    I make this for breakfast almost weekly. I skip the frosting, sub the maple syrup with almond milk and have it with tahini. I LOVE IT! Thanks for inventing it.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/5/2019 at 10:48 am

      Thanks so much for sharing your subs! Go glad you enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  7. Marissa says

    10/13/2019 at 11:48 am

    Hi Ashley! Thank you for helping me find a recipe to use up the rest of my pumpkin purée! One question- I do not have tapioca flour.. I’m wondering if there’s anything to sub this with? Perhaps coconut flour? I have never baked with tapioca flour and don’t know how it works! Thanks so much

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/13/2019 at 1:43 pm

      Hi Marissa, Thanks for your comment! You can likely sub 3 TBSP coconut flour – if the batter is still really wet, another tablespoon might be okay. But just wait a few minutes as coconut flour absorbs differently than other flours.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        10/14/2019 at 4:58 pm

        Just made this using your recommended 3 TBSPs of coconut flour and it’s PERFECT! I’m in love, this recipe will definitely be a keeper- just a note, I didn’t see a spot for the 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice in the recipe so I threw it in the batter and it’s delicious 😉 thanks again Ashley!

        Reply
  8. Taylor says

    5/12/2020 at 3:29 pm

    This was so delicious! I subbed the syrup for applesauce and 2 tbsp of honey.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      5/14/2020 at 2:18 pm

      Awesome! Thank you for sharing here!

      Reply
  9. KD says

    11/7/2020 at 7:39 pm

    Delicious, perfect pumpkin bread. So light and fluffy. The family didn’t even know it was gluten/dairy free.

    @Ashley, do you think this recipe would work for muffins as well? I want to make it again ASAP.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      11/10/2020 at 12:51 pm

      Yes! Though I do actually have a pumpkin recipe specifically made for muffins … https://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/easy-paleo-pumpkin-muffins/

      Reply
  10. Jessica says

    11/25/2020 at 8:36 am

    I loved this! Perfect amount of sweetness and perfect texture!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
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