Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread {Dairy-Free Too!}

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This moist delicious dairy-free gluten free pumpkin bread is a quick bread that just screams fall. Sweet with just the right amount of cinnamon and pumpkin spices, this homemade pumpkin bread is perfect for breakfast, or as a dessert.

the top view of a slice of pumpkin bread on a plate

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Why you want to make this gluten free pumpkin bread recipe:
Ingredient notes:
Recipe step by step directions:
How do you know when your bread is done baking?
Variations:
Tips and Recipe FAQ:
More delicious gluten free pumpkin recipes to try:
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Why you want to make this gluten free pumpkin bread recipe:

This is seriously one of the best quick bread recipes on the blog. It is a perfect recipe for those who are Celiac and wheat-free! Not only is this moist cake easy to make, but it is also easy to make extra and freeze a loaf!

Another family favorite pumpkin recipe is this Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe. It is a showstopper that will feed a crowd! Are you ready to make this delicious gluten free pumpkin loaf?

Ingredient notes:

Gluten Free Flour Blend -I tested this recipe using Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend and King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
Pumpkin puree - I prefer canned because it is ultra-smooth. You can use freshly roasted pumpkin if you prefer.
Plain yogurt - use full-fat yogurt
Pumpkin pie spice - a delicious combination of nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
Almond milk - or any non-dairy milk
Walnuts - you can use any nut but walnut and pecan go the best with pumpkin spice flavors.

Recipe step by step directions:

dry pumpkin cake ingredients in a bowl — Step 1

wet pumpkin cake ingredients in a bowl — Step 1

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Add your dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, add your wet ingredients and mix well.

*Make it vegan by using an egg replacer like Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Egg Replacer!

the wet and dry pumpkin ingredients in a bowl — Step 3

Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until just "slightly" mixed. **Note, if you overmix the batter your gluten free pumpkin cake will not be as light and fluffy.

Step 4: Pour the pumpkin bread batter into a greased bread loaf tin and bake at 350º F for 40-45 minutes.

How do you know when your bread is done baking?

Test to see if it is baked by inserting a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If the toothpick comes back with no batter or crumbs, it is finished baking. If you have batter or crumbs on the toothpick, bake a little longer and retest.

a sliced pumpkin bread on a cutting board

Variations:

Nuts of any kind. My favorite nuts for pumpkin bread are walnuts and pecans. Their nuttiness works with the earthiness of the pumpkin.
Adding chocolate chips is also a delicious addition to pumpkin bread. You can use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even white chocolate chips in your recipe.
Caramel chips. I may be addicted to those yummy chips!
Sprinkle coarse sugar on top. I had a delicious clove sugar that I sprinkled on mine. (I found it at a spice shop in Sacramento but you can also make your own flavored sugar.)

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Can you make this pumpkin bread nut-free?

You can make this pumpkin bread recipe nut-free by omitting the walnuts and making sure you use non-dairy milk that is not nut-based.

How long will this bread last?

This pumpkin bread will last up to 4 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Can you freeze this pumpkin bread?

Yes, to freeze a cooled room temperature loaf, wrap it in plastic wrap. Next, wrap it in aluminum foil. Lastly, seal it in a Ziplock freezer bag and freeze it. It will keep up to 4 months in the freezer.

Why did the pumpkin bread turn out dense?

Usually, if your pumpkin bread is dense, you overmixed the batter. I recommend mixing the wet and dry ingredients until they are just barely mixed.

Why didn't my pumpkin bread rise?

If your pumpkin bread didn't rise, check the expiration date of your baking powder and baking soda. If those are still okay, it is possible your oven temperature wasn't right. If you want a dome top on your bread, bake at 425º F for the first 5 minutes then reduce the temperature to 350º F.

a close up of a slice of pumpkin bread on a plate

More delicious gluten free pumpkin recipes to try:

Just in case you love donuts, you will want to try this amazing Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts recipe too!!

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