Is this pumpkin bread gluten-free?

No, this vegan pumpkin bread is made with wheat flour. We have not tested this recipe using a gluten-free flour blend, but it may work with a 1 to 1 GF all-purpose flour blend. Let us know in the comments if you have good results!

Why is my pumpkin bread so dense?

If your pumpkin bread turned out dense, chances are the bread is undercooked or the batter was too wet. Measure carefully and insert a toothpick into the center of the bread in a couple of places before removing it from the oven.

Does Starbucks’ pumpkin bread have dairy?

Surprisingly, Starbucks’ Pumpkin and Pepita Loaf does not contain dairy. Unfortunately, it does contain eggs and is, therefore not vegan.

Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Description

Get ready to make the best vegan pumpkin bread recipe! It’s fluffy, moist, and perfectly spiced, plus it requires simple ingredients and is easy to make! It’s a classic fall treat that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

1 cup (248g) pumpkin puree
1/3 cup (68g) sunflower oil
1 tablespoon (13g) apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
⅔ cup (154g) warm unsweetened almond milk (or plant-based milk of choice)
1 teaspoon (5g) pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (15g) flaxseed meal (or chia seeds)

Dry Ingredients

2 cups (280g) unbleached all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cup (260g) packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons (9g) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (4g) sea salt
1 tablespoon (5g) pumpkin spice* (see notes)

Cream Cheese Icing

3/4 cup organic powdered sugar
2 ounces vegan cream cheese
2 tablespoons softened vegan butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Almond milk, as needed to thin

Equipment

Loaf Pan
Medium and Large Mixing Bowl
Parchment Paper or Oil
Spatula
Whisk

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Instructions

Prepare an 8×4-inch bread pan with parchment paper or oil, and preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a small bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients and set aside.
In a separate large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients until smooth. Form a well in the middle and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix everything together until combined.
Pour the batter into the lined bread pan, being sure to smooth out the top of the batter.
If you would like, you can lightly sprinkle the pecans or walnuts over top before baking the bread. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick runs clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes.
As it cools, prepare the cream cheese icing by mixing everything together in a bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the bread with the cream cheese icing and slice as desired (we cut ours into 12). Enjoy!

Notes

You can replace pumpkin pie spice with cinnamon or make your own by combining 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger, ½ tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp allspice and a pinch of cloves.

Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baked