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Whenever you want to make something a little different for a snack, you do not always have a lot of time to do it, especially if it’s something that is a little out of the norm. Bread is a tasty snack that isn’t always quick and easy to make. If you are looking for a delicious bread recipe to fit into a paleo or limited diet lifestyle where you’re watching net carbs, this recipe may be the perfect one for you. It's tasty and has the great benefits of pumpkin. Plus, it uses only one bowl which means less mess. It’s gluten free, too, which is a bonus if you are sensitive to gluten or looking for paleo recipes.
The benefit of baking with almond flour in this recipe is that it allows you to bake great tasting bread without giving up flavor or quality. It’s gluten free but also goes a long way when trying to make healthier food choices. Almond flour is low in carbohydrates, filled with nutrients, and tastes sweeter than regular flour. There are also some suggestions that almond flour can help reduce LDL cholesterol and insulin resistance.
This particular recipe for almond flour pumpkin bread also limits waste. Many recipes call for a partial can of pumpkin puree, leaving some of the can that just sits in the fridge until you throw it out. This one, though, uses a full can so you are not wasting food and it makes the recipe extra moist and healthy! This recipe is light, fluffy, moist, and delicious, perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or in lunchboxes.
Ingredients
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Tips:
You can toast this delicious pumpkin bread, too. Just pop a slice in the toaster and then when it’s done, add some butter or cream cheese and enjoy. Alternatively, use a muffin pan and make pumpkin muffins.
Using honey as a sweetener is good for a paleo diet; however, if you want this bread to be keto-friendly, use ½ cp granulated sweetener, coconut sugar, or the named amount of Stevia. These amounts vary depending on the sweetener so do some research and calculations to confirm the amount. Your bread could be too plain or too sweet if the sweetener you’re using needs a different ratio. It may take a little bit of experimenting.
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Remember that pumpkin puree is sweet to start with, as is the almond flour. Adding sweetener is a personal preference if you go with the keto version. That said, if you enjoy sweet bread or want to use it as dessert, bump it up to 1/3 cup of honey and add 2-3 extra tablespoons of almond flour. Again, you will have to do a little experimenting if you move away from the amount of almond flour recommended in the recipe ingredients.
Final Thoughts
As lives get busier and we try to eat healthier, it’s not always easy to find a healthy snack. Baking this loaf of gluten free pumpkin bread is simple using minimal ingredients. Adults and kids will enjoy it as a sweet treat with a touch of spice whether it’s included with a meal or as a sweet treat to hold you over. This quick bread recipe has the benefits of being gluten free to support those who are trying to eat better without compromising taste. While those with nut allergies will have to experiment with another flour, generally the almond flour works perfectly for paleo lifestyle or for anyone who is attempting to cut down on high carbohydrate foods. With this almond flour pumpkin bread recipe, gluten-free baking is easy.
