5 from 21 votes
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Protein Bread
This gluten-free pumpkin protein bread combines almond flour and vegan vanilla protein powder with pumpkin puree and warming spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. The batter is baked slowly to ensure the loaf sets firmly while keeping moisture from the pumpkin. It yields a tender, dense bread enriched with protein and natural sweetness from honey, making it suitable for a filling snack or breakfast option. The avocado oil adds healthy fats without overpowering the flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
7
Calories:
257 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1.25 cup almond flour
- ½ cup vegan vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbs avocado oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 tbs tapioca flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahernheit.
- In a large bowl, combine all the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Add in the dry ingredients and mix again.
- Line an 8x3 loaf pan with parchment paper and pour in the pumpkin bread batter.
- Smooth it out.
- Sprinkle any additional toppings on top and press in.
- Bake the healthy pumpkin bread for 40 minutes, turn the oven off, and let cool fully.
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Notes
- Allow the bread to cool completely in the oven with the heat off to finish baking and firm up the loaf.
- Choose a paleo protein powder to keep the loaf paleo; otherwise it is dairy- and gluten-free only.
- Pecans or chocolate chips can be added on top before baking for extra flavor and texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Serve at room temperature with dairy-free butter or peanut butter for best taste and texture.
- If using fermented protein powder, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of dairy-free milk to prevent a dense crumb.
Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.004g
(0%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
97mg
(4%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
2792IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 2792IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.