The Ultimate Fall Pumpkin Bread
Halloween may mark the end of October, but pumpkin season is far from over. To close out this month’s pumpkin recipe series, we’re baking up one more cozy favorite—Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Almond and Oat Flour. It’s soft, moist, and full of warm fall spices that make your kitchen smell like comfort and calm in loaf form.
This isn’t your typical pumpkin bread. It’s made with whole-food ingredients that nourish your body, balance your blood sugar, and support healthy cortisol levels—all while satisfying your fall cravings.
The Nutritional Benefits of Every Slice
Each ingredient in this pumpkin bread was chosen for more than flavor—it’s designed to help your body feel grounded, fueled, and stress-resilient.
🍂 Pumpkin Puree:
Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A to support immune function, eye health, and skin repair—especially beneficial as the weather cools and stress levels rise. It’s also packed with fiber, which helps steady blood sugar and supports a healthy gut microbiome, key for stress resilience.
🌾 Oat Flour:
Ground from rolled oats, oat flour is naturally gluten-free (when certified) and rich in soluble fiber, particularly beta-glucans. These fibers support heart health, slow carbohydrate absorption, and promote satiety—helping you stay fuller, longer, and avoid that afternoon energy crash.
🌰 Almond Flour:
Almond flour adds healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, magnesium, and plant-based protein. Together, these nutrients help stabilize blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and support balanced hormone and cortisol levels.
🍁 Maple Syrup:
A natural sweetener that contains trace minerals like manganese and zinc, maple syrup provides a touch of sweetness without the blood sugar spike of refined sugar. When paired with the fiber and fat from almond and oat flours, it creates a balanced, slow-burning source of energy.
🥥 Coconut Oil:
A healthy fat source that supports stable blood sugar, satiety, and brain health. Its medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a quick energy source for the body and help promote balanced hormones.
🥚 Eggs (or Flax Eggs):
Eggs add protein and choline, a nutrient that supports the brain and nervous system—perfect for managing mental clarity and stress. For a vegan option, flax eggs also contribute fiber and healthy fats.
🎃 Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas):
Pumpkin seeds are a powerhouse topping or mix-in for this bread. They’re loaded with magnesium, which supports relaxation and cortisol balance; zinc, which boosts immunity and hormone health; and healthy fats and protein that keep blood sugar steady. Plus, they add a satisfying crunch and a beautiful, seasonal finish on top of the loaf.
🍫 Optional Dark Chocolate Chips:
Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and magnesium for stress support and pairs beautifully with the warm spices and pumpkin. You can use either—or both—for a mix of cozy flavor and nourishing texture.
Why This Pumpkin Bread Supports Stress Balance
Refined carbs and sugars often cause spikes and crashes in blood sugar, which can trigger the body’s stress response. By contrast, this pumpkin bread combines fiber, protein, and healthy fats—a trifecta that supports steady energy, calmer moods, and better focus throughout the day.
Enjoy it for breakfast with a smear of almond butter, as a snack alongside your afternoon tea, or even as a treat before a cozy evening walk. It’s the kind of nourishing comfort food that reminds you eating well doesn’t have to be restrictive—it can be both delicious and supportive for your body and mind.
Make It Part of Your Fall Routine
As we wrap up the October Pumpkin Recipe Series, this bread is the perfect finale—a reminder that food can be both comfort and medicine. Bake a loaf on Sunday and enjoy a slice all week long for a stress-supportive, blood-sugar-balanced treat.
If you’ve loved this month’s recipes, stay tuned—November brings a new theme centered around warming, anti-inflammatory meals to help your body transition into the cooler months ahead.
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The Ultimate Fall Pumpkin Bread
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- loaf pan
- measuring cups and spoons
- parchment paper optional
Ingredients
Dry ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup oat flour blend rolled oats until fine
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Wet ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or avocado oil
Optional add-ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or raisins
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds pepitas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until just mixed—do not overmix.
- Fold in optional add-ins, if using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Storage Tips:
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container
- Refrigerate for up to a week
