Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with this Starbucks-style Pumpkin Bread. Moist, spiced, and slightly sweet, it’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. With pumpkin purée and warming pumpkin pie spices, every slice is rich, flavorful, and comforting. Optional pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch to the top. Easy to make and irresistibly aromatic, it’s a seasonal favourite that feels indulgent yet wholesome.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’ll love this pumpkin bread because it’s moist, flavorful, and full of autumnal warmth. The combination of pumpkin purée, coconut sugar, and pumpkin pie spice creates a sweet, cozy loaf reminiscent of your favorite café treat. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection, it’s great for sharing—or keeping all to yourself! The optional pumpkin seeds add texture, making each slice as delightful to eat as it is to smell.
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Nutrition & Wellness Benefits
This Starbucks-style Pumpkin Bread isn’t just delicious—it’s packed with nutrients that make it a slightly more wholesome treat. Pumpkin adds fiber, vitamin A, and antioxidants, supporting eye health and immunity, while eggs and butter provide protein and healthy fats to keep you satisfied. Coconut sugar offers a lower-glycemic alternative to refined sugar, and optional pumpkin seeds bring magnesium, zinc, and omega-3s for heart and bone health. Together, these ingredients create a comforting, flavourful loaf that feels indulgent while still providing nourishing benefits.
Pumpkin: Adds fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin A for immunity and eye health.
Coconut sugar: A lower-glycemic alternative to refined sugar.
Eggs & butter: Provide protein and healthy fats for satiety.
Pumpkin seeds: Rich in magnesium, zinc, and omega-3s (if used).
Whole ingredients: A comforting treat with seasonal flavours, perfect for cozy mornings or snacks.
Ingredients
- 190 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 115 g unsalted butter room temperature
- 200 g coconut sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 240 g pumpkin purée (bonus recipe or store-bought)
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- 30 g pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and ¼ tsp salt.
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, butter, coconut sugar, until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated. Stir in pumpkin purée and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, if using.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition
Tips and variations
- Extra moist: Add 2 tbsp of yogurt or applesauce to the batter.
- Gluten-free option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Spice twist: Add a pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon, or ginger for deeper flavor.
- Toppings: Sprinkle with more pumpkin seeds, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of glaze.
- Mini loaves: Divide batter into mini loaf pans for gifts or portion control.
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