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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Baking

    Vegan Pumpkin Bread

    Published: Sep 26, 2021 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 16, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    vegan pumpkin bread

    This vegan pumpkin bread is simple to make and bursting with Fall flavor from cinnamon, cloves, and coconut sugar. Yum!

    Vegan pumpkin bread
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    • Ingredients for the best vegan pumpkin bread
    • How to make vegan pumpkin bread
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    I'm not a fan of cold weather, but I do love baking when temperatures start to drop.

    The whole house feels so much cozier, and the smell of warming fall spices and of course, pumpkin everything, can make anyone happy.

    So this year I decided to put a vegan spin on my famous pumpkin bread, and I have to say that this plant based version is pretty amazing!

    But then I could spend hours coming up with new ways to bake with pumpkin. Just look at these pumpkin desserts for proof of that.

    Two slices of vegan pumpkin bread with nut butter

    This vegan pumpkin bread is:

    • A must try Fall recipe!
    • Filled with the perfect amount of pumpkin-y flavor,
    • Great served as a dessert or afternoon snack.

    If you do any sort of fall-inspired baking, I suggest adding this vegan pumpkin bread to your list. Whenever I make it, the whole loaf seriously doesn't last more than a day.

    Loaf of vegan bread with pumpkin

    The texture is also absolutely perfect - soft, with a hint of chewiness, and crunchy on the outside. Just how pumpkin bread should be!

    And it requires no fancy ingredients or preparation methods.

    I used homemade pumpkin purée for the best flavor, but I also share how to replace it with canned pumpkin for convenience.

    So, even if you're a complete beginner to vegan baking, you can't go wrong with this recipe.

    Ingredients for the best vegan pumpkin bread

    Ingredients for vegan pumpkin bread

    Sweet baking pumpkin, to make pumpkin purée. You can use any sweeter pumpkin variety (these are usually labelled as 'baking pumpkin' in stores and supermarkets). Or even something like butternut squash would work.

    Water and aquafaba mixture. Aquafaba is the liquid from a can of chickpeas, and it's a great ingredient to use in vegan baking because it acts as an egg replacement, and helps to create a softer texture.

    Olive oil. You can use any neutral-flavored oil. I've tested this recipe with canola oil and avocado oil and they both work really well. Coconut oil, however, results in a distinctive coconutty flavor, so I would not recommend using it.

    All-purpose flour. This recipe won't work with wholegrain flour, because I find that it results in a grainy texture.

    Baking powder and baking soda. Using these together works really well to create a gorgeous rise.

    Coconut sugar. You can also use any sugar of your choice.

    Cinnamon, ground cloves and a pinch of salt to add that distinctive pumpkin spice flavor.

    Vegan pumpkin bread recipe

    How to make vegan pumpkin bread

    It's incredibly easy! If you want to use homemade pumpkin purée, start by making that. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C/350 degrees F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.

    Add peeled and cubed pumpkin to the baking tray, and bake for 15-20 minutes, until fork tender. Then, transfer to a blender or food processor, and blend until a purée forms.

    Pumpkin purée in a food processor
    Roasted pumpkin on a baking tray

    Next, in a mixing bowl, combine the water, aquafaba, olive oil and the pumpkin purée. In a different mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, coconut sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves and salt.

    Then, add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix until a smooth batter forms.

    Dry ingredients for pumpkin bread in a mixing bowl
    Wet ingredients for pumpkin bread in a mixing bowl

    Grease a standard loaf tin with some vegan butter or olive oil. Pour the batter into the loaf tin, and bake at 180 degrees C/350 for 40 minutes.

    After this time, remove the loaf from the oven, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes more. You know that the loaf is done when a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

    Vegan pumpkin bread batter
    Pumpkin bread batter in a loaf tin

    Allow the vegan pumpkin bread to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

    Recipe Tips

    You can also use store bought canned pumpkin for this recipe. Simply use 1 cup canned pumpkin per loaf of pumpkin bread. Be sure you are getting 100% pureed pumpkin (like this) and not pumpkin pie filling!

    If you want to make this recipe gluten-free, replace the plain flour with a gluten-free mix. Just be aware that the loaf may be a little bit denser when using this option.

    As for all baking recipes, I would recommend using a digital kitchen scale and weighing the ingredients. If you don't have a kitchen scale, use the spoon and level method. Add the flour to your measuring cup using a spoon, then level it off using a butter knife.

    Don't overmix the batter! This is a common mistake which can result in a gummy texture.

    Adding the foil at the end of the baking process ensures that the pumpkin bread is cooked all the way through, but doesn't burn at the top.

    Vegan bread with butter

    How to store and freeze vegan pumpkin bread

    You can keep this vegan pumpkin bread in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months as individual slices in freezer-friendly bags.

    To reheat, simply allow to thaw overnight and then reheat in the microwave for a couple of minutes. Or you can reheat from frozen in your toaster.

    Loaf of vegan pumpkin bread

    More vegan pumpkin recipes

    • If you love bread, you'll love my vegan pumpkin focaccia.
    • For dinner, pumpkin pasta is always a good idea.
    • Pumpkin pie always makes an amazing dessert.
    • Or for a breakfast option, make pumpkin pancakes!
    • And don't miss this list of even more vegan pumpkin recipes.
    Vegan pumpkin bread with butter

    Recipe

    vegan pumpkin bread

    Vegan Pumpkin Bread

    This vegan pumpkin bread is simple to make and bursting with Fall flavor from cinnamon, cloves, and coconut sugar. Yum!
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
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    Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, French
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: aquafaba, Cinnamon, coconut sugar, earth of maria, Flour, move completed, Pumpkin, vegan pumpkin bread
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 330kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Equipment

    • Conventional oven
    • Baking tray
    • Mixing bowl x 2
    • Loaf tin
    • Foil

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb pumpkin peeled and cubed
    • ⅔ cup water
    • ½ cup aquafaba the liquid from a can of chickpeas
    • ⅔ cup olive oil
    • 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • 5 tbsp coconut sugar
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp ground cloves
    • ½ tsp salt
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C/350 and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Add peeled and cubed pumpkin to the baking tray, and bake for 15-20 minutes, until fork tender. Then, transfer to a blender or food processor, and blend until a purée forms.
    • Next, in a mixing bowl, combine the water, aquafaba, olive oil and 1 cup pumpkin purée. In a different mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, coconut sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves and salt.
    • Then, add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix until a smooth batter forms.
    • Grease a standard loaf tin with some vegan butter or olive oil. Pour the batter into the loaf tin, and bake at 180 degrees C/350 for 40 minutes. After this time, remove the loaf from the oven, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes more.
    • Allow the vegan pumpkin bread to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    • You can also use store bought canned pumpkin for this recipe. Simply use 1 cup canned pumpkin per loaf of pumpkin bread.
    • If you want to make this recipe gluten-free, replace the plain flour with a gluten-free mix.
    • You can keep this vegan pumpkin bread in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months as individual slices in freezer-friendly bags.To reheat, simply allow to thaw overnight and then reheat in the microwave for a couple of minutes. Or, reheat from frozen in your toaster.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 233mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4828IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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