This bread also freezes well, so sometimes I make two loaves, keep one in the fridge, and freeze the other for later. This bread is incredible. It is light and fluffy and so very flavorful. As it bakes, it fills your kitchen with the most intoxicating aroma of pumpkin and cinnamon. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts this time of year. I’m grateful it’s so easy to make - simply mix everything in one bowl, transfer to the pan, and bake!
Variations
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Eggs: I use large eggs in almost all of my recipes, including this one.
Canned pumpkin: Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree and not sweetened pumpkin pie filling! The cans look similar, and it can be confusing.
Sweetener: I use stevia glycerite. You can use a granulated sweetener instead.
Vanilla extract: It’s best to use pure vanilla extract.
Cinnamon: We use quite a bit of this spice, so make sure it’s fresh.
Almond flour: I use blanched, super-fine almond flour. I don’t recommend using a coarse almond meal in this recipe.
Kosher salt: If using fine salt, use just a pinch.
Baking soda: You can replace it with a tablespoon of baking powder (gluten-free if needed).
You can try pecans or walnuts - both work well. Another tasty option is to add ⅓ cup of dark chocolate chips to the batter.
Another change I sometimes make is using pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon. It makes the bread taste more like pumpkin pie!
In a medium bowl, using a hand whisk, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, stevia, and vanilla. Add the cinnamon and whisk to combine.
Gradually add the almond flour, switching from a whisk to a rubber spatula as the batter thickens. Mix in the kosher salt and baking soda.
Remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack. Cool it for 30 minutes, then slice and serve.
Look at the its lovely texture!
Sometimes, I go all out and top it with keto hazelnut spread. It’s delicious!
For longer storage, wrap each completely cooled slice in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped pieces in a freezer bag and store them in the freezer. To thaw, warm them gently in the microwave at 50% power.
