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Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Last updated - August 16, 2023; Published - September 4, 2020 By Rhian Williams 38 Comments

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This Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread is moist, subtly spiced and perfectly dense. It comes together in one bowl and is easy to make. It's refined sugar free, can be made with no added sugar or can be made savoury. Great for breakfast, brunch, a snack or dessert!

A sliced loaf of gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread topped with pumpkin seeds with two slices next to it

How to make this recipe

Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

  • Mix together all the ingredients in a glass mixing bowl.

Tip: Make sure to use a measuring jug to measure out the exact amount of plant-based milk!

Gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread batter in a glass bowl
  • Transfer the batter to a one-pound loaf tin.

Tip: Make sure to line the loaf tin with greased baking paper - this will make removing the bread from the tin so much easier!

Gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread batter in a loaf tin lined with baking paper
  • Scatter over pumpkin seeds to decorate, if desired.
Gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread batter topped with pumpkin seeds in a loaf tin lined with baking paper
  • Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
A loaf of gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread topped with pumpkin seeds in a loaf tin lined with baking paper
  • Remove from the loaf tin and leave to cool on a cooling rack before slicing.
A loaf of gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread topped with pumpkin seeds on a wire rack

Substitutions you can make

  • You can use any type of oil: coconut oil, olive oil or vegetable oil.
  • You can use any type of plant-based milk: almond milk, rice milk, soy milk, cashew milk, oat milk etc.
  • You can use any type of liquid sweetener: maple syrup, agave syrup, brown rice syrup, date syrup etc.
  • For a no added sugar/savoury version you can omit the maple syrup.
  • You can replace the ground almonds with ground walnuts.
  • For a nut-free version: replace the ground almonds with ground sunflower seeds.
  • You can use plain flour, wholemeal (whole wheat) flour or spelt flour instead of the gluten-free flour if you’re not gluten-free.
  • You can use either shop-bought pumpkin purée or make our own.
  • The pumpkin purée can be replaced with sweet potato or butternut squash purée.
  • The mixed spice (pumpkin pie spice) and ginger can be omitted.

Additions you can make

  • You can top the batter with chopped walnuts, pecan nuts, flaked almonds or pumpkin seeds before baking.
  • You can add chocolate chips or dried cranberries to the batter.
  • You can spread slices of this bread with coconut butter, almond butter or peanut butter for a sweet treat, or spread it with hummus or avocado if you make a savoury version.
  • You can top it with a vegan cream cheese frosting.
A loaf of gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread with three slices next to it

How long does this Pumpkin Bread keep for?

This Pumpkin Bread keeps covered in the fridge for up to a few days. It's best reheated in the toaster.

A sliced loaf of gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread

More gluten-free vegan bread recipes

  • Gluten-Free Vegan Bread
  • Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Banana Bread
  • Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Bread
  • Gluten-Free Vegan Zucchini Bread
  • Gluten-Free Vegan Seeded Buckwheat Bread
  • Gluten-Free Vegan Irish Soda Bread
  • Gluten-Free Vegan Cornbread
  • Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Bread

If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

Watch how to make this recipe

A loaf of gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread with three slices next to it

Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread

This Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread is moist, subtly spiced and perfectly dense. It's great for breakfast, brunch, a snack or dessert!
4.52 from 27 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free pumpkin bread, vegan pumpkin bread, vegan thanksgiving breakfast
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

  • 60 g (¼ cup) coconut oil (or sub olive or vegetable oil)
  • 150 ml (â…” cup) unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)
  • 225 g (1 cup) pumpkin purée
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar * (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • 8 tablespoons maple syrup (or sub any other sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
  • 150 g (1 ¼ cup) ground almonds (almond meal) **
  • 150 g (1 ¼ cup) gluten-free flour blend (or sub plain flour if not gluten-free)
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 2 teaspoons mixed spice to taste (pumpkin pie spice, or a mixture of nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon)
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

To decorate (optional):

  • Pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Place the coconut oil in a large bowl and melt over a saucepan of boiling water or in the microwave (skip this step if not using any other oil).
  • Once melted, add the milk to the same bowl along with the pumpkin purée, vinegar, maple syrup, vanilla, salt and ground almonds.
  • Sift in the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, mixed spice and ground ginger.
  • Mix well, adding a splash more milk if looking too dry.
  • Transfer the mixture into a loaf tin lined with greased baking paper (I used a one-pound loaf tin).
  • Scatter over pumpkin seeds to decorate, if desired.
  • Bake in the oven for around 45 minutes until risen and golden brown and an inserted skewer comes out clean.
  • Once out the oven, leave to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
  • Keeps covered in the fridge for up to a few days - best reheated in the toaster.

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Notes

*The acidity of the vinegar reacts with the alkali bicarbonate of soda to make the bread fluffy. If you can't get hold of vinegar, substitute it with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
**You can alternatively use almond flour.
  • For a no added sugar/savoury version you can omit the maple syrup.
  • You can top this pumpkin bread with a vegan cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Sodium 51mg2%
Potassium 244mg7%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 3502IU70%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 154mg15%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Anonymous

    October 27, 2022 at 5:36 pm

    Always love your recipes

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    • Rhian Williams

      October 28, 2022 at 5:29 am

      Thank you so much!!

  2. Anonymous

    November 29, 2022 at 3:05 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely wonderful pumpkin bread ever! My sister is celiac, so I make this recipe for her and keep some for myself I’ve shared the recipe with friends. I received a wonderful thank you from one friend. She stated that this bread is a new family favorite!!!

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    • Rhian Williams

      December 01, 2022 at 2:58 pm

      Thank you so much, so so happy to hear that!!

  3. Anonymous

    December 04, 2022 at 12:12 pm

    I love your recipes- I have a child who is vegetarian and has several food allergies.

    Your muffin recipes are a lifesaver. Can I bake these as muffins instead of a loaf?

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Rhian Williams

      December 05, 2022 at 3:56 am

      Thank you so much, so happy to hear that! I actually have a muffin version of this loaf on my site already, which you can find here: https://www.rhiansrecipes.com/pumpkin-muffins/ hope that helps! thank you again!

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