Paleo

Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread

Name: Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 1 cup pumpkin purée; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 ¾ cups blanched almond flour; ¾ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar); 1 tsp baking soda; pinch sea salt; 1 tsp cinnamon; ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice; pinch nutmeg (optional); ½ cup chocolate chips

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by Addison LaBonte July 4, 2022

This almond flour pumpkin bread is light, soft and fluffy! It has warm and cozy flavors and the perfect texture. This bread uses only almond flour. No other flours needed! This one mixing bowl recipe is great for breakfast, snacks and dessert.

Almond flour pumpkin bread with chocolate chips.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This almond flour pumpkin bread is soft and moist.
Almond flour is the only flour used.
This recipe is made without coconut flour, without tapioca flour, without oat flour and without any other flours.
It has the best texture.
Feel like cookies instead? Check out these Healthy Pumpkin Cookies!
The warm spices make this bread cozy.
Great for any time of the day.
This bread is especially delicious in the fall.
Everything is made in one mixing bowl.
This recipe is Paleo, grain free, gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.
Check out this Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread for another great recipe!

Ingredients & Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for almond flour pumpkin bread. Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions.

Four eggs add lightness and fluffiness to this bread. Do not use an egg substitute.

Use pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.

A little vanilla extract adds to the warmth.

Use blanched almond flour for best results. Do not use almond meal. If possible, use finely ground almond flour. There are no perfect substitutes for the almond flour here. Do not use coconut flour, oat flour, or cassava flour.

Coconut sugar is a great Paleo sweetener. It adds sweetness. In addition, coconut sugar is refined sugar free. If needed, substitute with lightly packed brown sugar.

Baking soda leavens this bread.

Add in a pinch of sea salt if desired. Omit otherwise.

Both cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice add that classic autumn flavor. Feel free to replace pumpkin pie spice with more cinnamon.

Add in a pinch of nutmeg if desired. It adds a depth of flavor.

Use your favorite chocolate chips! I like to use sugar free, dairy free chocolate chips. Feel free to omit or replace with walnuts. You will also love this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread!

Baking with Almond Flour

Almond flour is a popular Paleo baking flour. In addition, it both grain free and gluten free.

Almond flour creates an interesting texture in baked goods. It never gets fully “crispy” while baking.

This healthy flour is made from ground up almonds. Blanched almond flour is made from almonds without their skin. Blanched almond flour is great for baking.

Almond flour adds a slightly nutty and hearty flavor to this almond flour pumpkin bread.

Bob’s Red Mill and King Arthur Flour make great almond flours.

Taste & Texture

This almond flour pumpkin bread is warmly spiced, mildly sweet and somewhat hearty. The strongest flavors are pumpkin and chocolate. The cinnamon adds a great touch!

This bread is soft, fluffy and moist. It is slightly softer than traditional quick bread recipes.

How to Make

Step 1

First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 by 4 inch bread loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, add eggs, pumpkin purée and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Then, add in all remaining ingredients except chocolate chips. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 5

Spread batter into the lined bread pan.

Step 6

Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. After 30 minutes of baking, add a piece of aluminum foil loosely on top to prevent burning. Bread will look a little bit soft in the middle.

Step 7

Finally, remove almond flour pumpkin bread from oven. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Expert Tips & Tricks

For best results, use blanched, finely ground almond flour.

Carefully measure all ingredients.

Use pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.

Tent with a piece of tin foil after 30 minutes of baking. This prevents burning on top.

Bake until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow bread to cool fully before slicing into. It is soft!

Flavor Variations & Add Ins

Consider these flavor variations.

Add in chopped chocolate.

Use white chocolate chips.

Add in mini chocolate chips.

Top with pumpkin seeds.

Completely omit chocolate.

Stir in chopped walnuts.

Stir in chopped pecans.

Use more cinnamon and nutmeg.

How to Serve & Store

Serve almond flour pumpkin bread once fully cooled.

Serve with a tall glass of almond milk, coffee or oat milk hot chocolate.

Spread some almond butter or grass fed butter on top!

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freeze individual slices for up to 1 month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this info muffins?

Sure! Bake at 350 degrees for only 14 to 16 minutes. Or, check out these Almond Flour Muffins!

Can I freeze leftovers?

Yes! Wrap individual slices before freezing. Thaw before eating.

Which brand of almond flour to use?

King Arthur Flour and Bob’s Red Mill both make great almond flour.

What is the difference between almond meal and almond flour?

Almond meal is ground up whole almonds with their skins. This results in a more coarse and hearty flour. Almond flour is made from ground up blanched almonds. It is more finely ground and less coarse.