This Healthy Pumpkin Bread is flavored with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and maple syrup. Enjoy for breakfast or snack alongside a cup of coffee or tea.
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? Today I’m bringing you a copycat recipe – Starbucks Pumpkin Bread. BUT, I was able to make this version a bit healthier. Does this mean we get to eat two slices? 😉
This bread is extra delicious alongside a cup of coffee with pumpkin spice creamer. So good! If you’re looking for a slightly different twist on on pumpkin bread try our pumpkin cornbread.
What makes this pumpkin bread healthy?
This pumpkin bread is so good that I guarantee you won’t miss the extra fat and calories. Here’s what I did to make this pumpkin bread healthier:
- I reduced the sugar a bit (you won’t miss it, I promise!).
- I made some healthier ingredient swaps → olive oil, wheat flour, maple syrup, and egg whites.
Even with those changes and substitutions this loaf bakes up sweet, moist, and tender. The top is adorned with a sprinkling of pepitas, which add the perfect nutty crunch. No crumb topping, no icing – just a pure and simple loaf loaded with pumpkin and warm spices.
Recipe tips
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling which is sweetened
- Using white whole wheat flour helps to keep the bread from being too dense. If you don’t have that whole wheat pastry flour can be used in its place.
- Swap the pepitas for any chopped nuts of your choice (walnuts or pecans would both be great).
- Serve with honey butter or maple butter for a special treat.
- Use the leftover egg yolks from this recipe to make vanilla pudding.
Storage
Store leftover pumpkin bread at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat individual servings as needed.
More pumpkin recipes
- Pumpkin Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Banana Bread
- Pumpkin Bars
- Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
- Pumpkin Crumb Muffins
- Pumpkin Blondies
- Pumpkin Pudding Cake
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Recipe
Healthy Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup white whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup roasted pepitas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flours, salt, spices, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, syrup, egg whites, pumpkin, oil, and water until well combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Be careful not to over mix. Pour the batter into prepared pan and sprinkle pepitas over the top. Bake for approximately 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Place pan on a wire rack to cool for about 15 minutes, then remove the bread from the pan and continue cooling directly on the rack.
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Nutrition
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
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Shannon Walter
This looks so delicious! I can almost smell it baking already ?
Kathleen Masters
Did I miss this? What is the calorie difference; Starbucks is 410 and how much is this recipe per slice?
Celebrating Sweets
Hi, Kathleen. My nutrition calculator shows 188 calories for one slice. I’ll put the nutrition facts on the blog post if you want more information.
Rose
Hi, I made this the other day and I can honestly say it’s one of the best pumpkin breads ever! I don’t know what Starbucks’ taste like since I don’t patronize the place, but this is really, REALLY good. I accidentally put in twice as much of the pie spice, but for me, it was the perfect amount. I also had to bake it considerably longer, but maybe that’s because I used a glass pan? Anyway, I have subscribed to your blog as a result and as I type I have your no knead, no yeast honey oat bread in the oven. Cat wait to try that! Thanks so very much!
Celebrating Sweets
Thank you, Rose! I’m happy to have you following along. I appreciate your kind words, thank you for taking the time to stop by. Enjoy the honey oat bread!
Victoria
Thank you SO MUCH for reviewing this , instead of giving it 3 or 4 stars and saying “this looks yummy!!!”. 😐 . I am making it today and will also review it soon.
Cindy Rodriguez
410 calories for that tiny little slice of pumpkin bread?! Great reasoning for a healthier alternative that looks just as yummy!
Cassie
I can’t wait to make this in the fall!! Looks Amazing!
Calleigh - TheForkBite
OMG.. this made me drool. Cant wait to try this soon. Thanks for the recipe.
Laura
great idea, it looks delicious. I am sure I will not miss that extra fat
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
Love a good pumpkin bread — and if it’s healthier than I can have two slices.
Jagruti
Wow I’m so impressed with your recipe, it looks so original and not a copycat version as inyour description
Ashley - Forking Up
YESSS IT’S PUMPKIN TIME! I love it! This looks way yummier and healthier!