Get Pumped For the Season With These 11 Warming Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Don’t get us wrong: we sympathize with the gingerbread man. The anthropomorphic protagonist of the Fairy Tale by the same name was always one of our favorite tragic heroes, and we remember spending many late nights as children reading about his antics and impressive cardio feats. But as much as we love gingerbread, when autumn falls, we can’t help but shift our attention to the vibrant, seasonal pumpkin.

We’re massive fans of pumpkin in all of its culinary iterations — whether it’s treated with spices and made into a latte, or being transformed into a pumpkin pie, the orange gourd is always delightful. Today, however, we want to shine a spotlight on one of our favorite seasonal treats: pumpkin bread. Below, we’ve compiled a list of 11 of our favorite vegan pumpkin bread recipes from the Food Monster App for your enjoyment. Let us know which one you can’t wait to make first!

1. Chocolate Chip Pecan Pumpkin Bread

Fall is in full swing, and that can mean only one thing for seasonal food lovers: it’s squash time! Acorn squash, spaghetti squash, butternut squash and, of course, pumpkin. This Chocolate Chip Pecan Pumpkin Bread celebrates the season.

2. Date-Sweetened Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

Pumpkin bread goes wonderfully with velvety cream cheese so why not just combine the two? This moist, Date-Sweetened Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread has everything you want in pumpkin bread – purée, pie spice, vanilla, healthy flour – plus a delicious surprise: cream cheese! Slice off a piece, toast it and enjoy the melty, comforting goodness.

3. Pumpkin Gingerbread

Pumpkin, ginger, and cinnamon make an excellent team and because ginger and cinnamon are warming foods, they’re a great addition to your diet in the colder months. This Pumpkin Gingerbread is vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and can be nut-free as well! This pumpkin gingerbread will fill your kitchen with holiday smells and makes for a comforting breakfast or dessert warmed up with coconut oil spread on top!

4. Pumpkin French Toast

Hello, brunch! Made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and drizzled with maple syrup, this delicious Pumpkin French Toast will be your new favorite way to wake up.

5. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

This Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread has no oil or butter, yet is deliciously moist and decadent! The secret is pumpkin puree, mashed banana, and plenty of almond milk. This bread is also studded with crunchy walnuts and melty chocolate chips making it the ultimate sweet tooth breakfast option or a yummy dessert that’s perfect for dunking in coffee after dinner.

6. Spiced Pumpkin Banana Bread 

The only thing better than pumpkin bread or banana bread is a delicious fusion of the two sweet classics! That’s right, creamy pumpkin purée, sweet ripe banana, coconut sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice all in one heavenly loaf. Enjoy a slice of this Spiced Pumpkin Banana Bread with some coffee for a slightly sinful breakfast or warm one up and serve it with a scoop of raw vanilla ice cream for a post-dinner treat.

7. Pumpkin Sage Croquettes

Gluten-free, but still craving the fried crunchy goodness of fried foods? These Pumpkin Sage Croquettes have got you covered! The pumpkin brings a gentle sweetness that is balanced out by fresh sage and rosemary and you get a nice contrast between the crisp outer coating and tender pumpkin filling. If you are looking to cut back on oil, you also have the option of baking these instead of frying.

8. Pumpkin Chocolate Zucchini Bread

An improvement on your ordinary, run-of-the-mill pumpkin bread! This recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Zucchini Bread incorporates whole wheat flour and grated zucchini for added nutrients and moisture. Sprinkle in chocolate chips for the perfect amount of sweetness that makes this bread an indulgent breakfast or a delicious dessert.

9. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread

This Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread was created for everybody with an affinity for all things pumpkin. The bread is packed with spices and pumpkin purée — which gives this bread a high moisture content, so if you prefer a dryer bread, simply omit the flax egg. The bread is wrapped around a cheesecake filling and topped with a simple icing and crunchy toasted walnuts.

10. Pumpkin Pone: Caribbean Corn Bread

Pumpkin makes this Caribbean-style cornbread both seasonal and moist! Serve this Pumpkin Pone: Caribbean Corn Bread with a side of hearty gravy!

11. Cranberry and Pumpkin Breakfast Loaf 

This Cranberry and Pumpkin Breakfast Loaf is so versatile and easy to make. This recipe is perfect if you want to save some for later or just have a loaf to pull out when you’re short on time but hungry for something homemade.

Looking for more? These 15 Ultimate Pumpkin Recipes are going to blow your mind (and your palate!).

We also highly recommend downloading our Food Monster App, which is available for both Android and iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. The app has more than 8,000 plant-based, allergy-friendly recipes, and subscribers gain access to ten new recipes per day. Check it out!

Lead image source: Chocolate Chip Pecan Pumpkin Bread