Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chunks

Why Should You make pumpkin bread?

• It screams comfort! There’s no question that pumpkin bread can be enjoyed year round, though it’s especially delicious in the fall when you’re ready to cozy up with a blanket.

• It’s nutritious and delicious! This recipe is packed with canned pumpkin (you’d be surprised how many baked pumpkin products actually contain little to no pumpkin) and has less than 10 grams of added sugar per serving!

• It’s dairy-free! Yep, this beauty is perfect for those who can’t do dairy to enjoy!

What You Need to Make This Healthy Pumpkin Spice Bread

• Applesauce + Pumpkin Puree: Use no added sugar varieties for both of these. This helps keep the total added sugar down for the bread and frankly just tastes better.

• Brown Sugar: You can use dark or light brown sugar in here, but I actually prefer to use date sugar! I’ve made it a few different ways and this was my favorite. Other readers have said coconut sugar worked well but gave it a fun coconut-ty taste!

• Chocolate Chunks: You don’t need to necessarily purchase a higher priced vegan chocolate chunk to keep this dairy free. Store bought brands if you check the ingredients often have no milk in the ingredient if you purchase the darker (or semi-sweet) varieties.

How to Make This Pumpkin Bread

Let cool 10 minutes then use a serrated knife to slice!

Recipes Notes

Ever since I made those Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Muffins and many of you asked for modifications, I knew I had to make sure to include some options here!

• Gluten Free: I’ve tried this recipe using an all purpose gluten free baking mix (like Bob’s Red Mill) and it turned out great. If you like these cookies, you’ll like this bread made similarly!

• Egg Free: You can also use a flax egg to sub in for the large eggs, however the taste is modified slightly.

• Dairy Free: This recipe is naturally dairy free when you use a dark chocolate chunk made without milk, however if you don’t typically look at the ingredients just double check to make sure no milk is listed!

Is this considered a healthy breakfast bread?

Absolutely! You’ll notice below when you checkout the recipe this healthy pumpkin bread, even with the chocolate chunks, is very low in added sugar.

Natural sources of sugar pack more nutrients that added sugar and make a great addition to baked goods.

My favorites are applesauce and pumpkin puree (okay and bananas and prunes) that work wonderfully in a variety of recipes like this healthy pumpkin bread!

And, of course, dark chocolate is packed with flavonoids and pumpkin seeds pack a punch of vitamin E plus a lovely crunch (and color!)