Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bread is the perfect fall treat!
It’s light, fluffy and moist, with a tender crumb and lots of aromatic spices.
It’s so easy to make and – here’s secretly the best part – it uses a whole can of pumpkin!
Plus it’s Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free and nut-free.
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Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bread
This simple Paleo pumpkin bread is the perfect treat for fall.
Smear it with ghee and/or apple butter and enjoy it with breakfast or as a snack.
It’s a full-sized loaf – no need to buy a special little loaf pan like with so many Paleo bread recipes.
It uses just enough maple syrup so it’s not too sweet while also making it refined sugar-free.
Instead of regular flour, we’re using coconut flour and arrowroot to make it gluten-free and grain-free. They work together to give it a good structure and texture – not too dense, not overly moist or dry.
One taste tester compared this bread to Starbucks’ pumpkin bread. I call that a win.
And since coconut flour is so full of fiber, even a small slice can be very filling.
It also keeps very well. In fact, I think it tastes almost better the next day as the spices settle in a bit.
Plus, it doesn’t skimp on all your favorite pumpkin pie spices so as it bakes it makes your house smell amazing!
What you need for this coconut flour pumpkin bread
Nothing fancy here. Just your typical Paleo baking ingredients (learn more about them here) to make a healthy pumpkin bread:
- coconut flour
- arrowroot powder/starch/flour
- cinnamon
- ginger
- nutmeg
- allspice
- salt
- baking soda
- cream of tartar
- eggs
- pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 100% pure dark maple syrup
- vanilla
- avocado oil spray or ghee for greasing the pan
And equipment:
- a 9×5″ (2 quart) loaf pan
- a large mixing bowl
- a medium mixing bowl
- a whisk
- a spatula
- measuring spoons (these are my favorite as they actually fit into spice jars)
- measuring cups
- a measuring glass
- a cooling rack
How to make this coconut flour pumpkin bread
Step 1: Heat the oven to 350° F.
Step 2: Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper that comes up past the sides, making it easy to remove the bread.
Step 3: In a large bowl, sift in the coconut flour (it can be clumpy). Add the arrowroot, cinnamon, ginger, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, nutmeg and allspice and whisk until combined..
Step 4: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin, maple syrup and vanilla.
Step 5: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined with a spatula.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 75-80 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the top looks dry. This might seem like a long time to bake bread but it’s a very moist loaf.
Step 7: Let cool for at least 30 minutes on a cooling rack, then slice and serve!
BONUS: One of the best ways to enjoy coconut flour pumpkin bread is to crisp it up in a skillet. Just melt 1-2 tablespoons ghee in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a slice of the Paleo pumpkin bread and cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes. The edges will get nicely caramelized and crispy while the inside stays soft and fluffy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Even though the dairy solids have been removed from ghee, it still isn’t considered dairy-free. So to make sure this bread is dairy-free, use avocado oil or another dairy-free cooking fat to grease the pan.
In most baking recipes you can substitute tapioca starch/flour for arrowroot. I haven’t tried that myself with this particular bread but I think it would work.
You can use honey instead of maple syrup but the flavor will be a bit different.
If you would prefer a small loaf, just cut the ingredients in half, bake it in a 7×3″ loaf pan for 45-50 minutes, and you’re all set!
Keep it covered either at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat for 30-60 seconds in the microwave or in a 300° F oven for 10-15 minutes.
You can wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze it in a freezer-safe container. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat for 30-60 seconds in the microwave or in a 300° F oven for 10-15 minutes.
Other Paleo baked goods and fall treats:
- Paleo Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
- Paleo Pumpkin Bundt Cake
- Olive Oil Apple Bread
- Pecan Molasses Bread
- Coconut Flour Banana Muffins
Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bread (Paleo, gluten-free, nut-free)
Ingredients
- avocado oil spray, for greasing the pan
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 1 cup arrowroot powder/starch/flour
- 5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 6 eggs, room temperature
- 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¾ cup dark maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°.
- Grease a 9×5" loaf pan with avocado oil spray or ghee. Line the pan with parchment paper so the paper comes up the sides a bit, making it easier to remove the bread later.
- Sift the coconut flour into a large bowl. Add the arrowroot, cinnamon, ginger, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, nutmeg and allspice and whisk until everything is combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, maple syrup and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until combined. The batter will seem lumpy at first but will get smoother as your stir.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 75-80 minutes, until a toothpick deeply inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean and the top of the loaf looks dry.
- Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes, then slice and serve.
Nicole says
I think this is my favorite pumpkin bread recipe EVER! Including ones with all the gluten and sugar. Feels like a true indulgence, and it’s a bonus that it’s full of good-for-you ingredients. Love the spiciness, too!
Paleo Gluten Free Guy says
Yay! So glad you liked it.
Stacey Crawford says
I can’t wait to make this! It is just what I was looking for to serve with some homemade pumpkin butter. I like how big the slices are 🙂
Paleo Gluten Free Guy says
This would be great with pumpkin butter! And yeah, I don’t like to skimp on the slices. 😉
Megan Stevens says
This is utterly delicious!! Love that combination of flours for the perfect texture!
Paleo Gluten Free Guy says
So glad you like it!
Jean Choi says
Wow, this looks incredible!! Can’t wait to make it and enjoy it with my coffee in the morning.
Paleo Gluten Free Guy says
This with coffee sounds like the perfect breakfast!
ChihYu says
This bread is going to be perfect with a hot cup of tea! Moist, delicious and lots of pumpkin in every bite!
Paleo Gluten Free Guy says
Ooh, yeah, it would be perfect with tea. Good idea.
Kelly says
Thank you for this wonderful bread! Love that it’s so delicious, full of pumpkin goodness and not too sweet!
Paleo Gluten Free Guy says
Thanks! Glad you liked it. 🙂