Description
This Healthy Pumpkin Bread packs 11g of protein per slice, is refined sugar-free, and made with wholesome ingredients for a cozy fall treat that tastes indulgent yet nutritious.
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin purée
3 large eggs
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
1 ½ cups oat flour
½ cup almond flour
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In another bowl, combine oat flour, almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and enjoy your cozy, protein-packed pumpkin bread!
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use coconut or almond yogurt and plant-based protein powder.
Add chocolate chips or chopped walnuts for extra texture.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg