Coconut Flour Keto Pumpkin Bread

This coconut flour keto pumpkin bread recipe is moist and delicious. At just 2g net carbs per slice, it makes a perfect fall low-carb treat!

Article Index

• Keto Pumpkin Bread Ingredients
• Preparing Keto Pumpkin Bread with Coconut Flour
• Easy Bread Removal
• Tips for Baking with Coconut Flour
• Simple Variations
• Storing the Low-Carb Pumpkin Bread
• Other Recipes to Try
• Full Recipe
• Recipe

The fall season is here so I've been doing some baking with pumpkin. Although I have a really popular pumpkin cream cheese bread, I thought I should share a more traditional one.

So I played around with an old family recipe that I used to make before I went low-carb. After a few tries, the low-carb version came out pretty close to the original.

The only difference is that this coconut flour keto pumpkin bread comes out a bit shorter. If that bothers you, a smaller 8x4-inch pan can be used instead of a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan. The baking time would just need to be adjusted.

Keto Pumpkin Bread Ingredients

I like to use a spice blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. But you can also use a pumpkin pie spice blend if you have it.

To make the delicious recipe, you will need canned pumpkin puree (or a homemade pumpkin puree), eggs, sweetener, coconut flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and coconut oil

You'll find the full ingredient list with amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Preparing Keto Pumpkin Bread with Coconut Flour

After you gather the ingredients for this keto pumpkin bread recipe, you just need to make a quick batter then bake it in a loaf pan. An overview of the process is provided here. Full instructions are available in the recipe card.

1. In a large bowl, dump in sweetener, pumpkin puree, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. In a separate smaller bowl, add coconut flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice mix, and salt.
2. Blend large bowl ingredients until smooth. Then combine the small bowl ingredients.
3. Sift the small bowl coconut flour mixture into the large bowl with the wet pumpkin mixture.
4. Stir the dry mix into wet mix until well blended.
5. Pour batter into greased or lined loaf pan.
6. Bake until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool on rack for 10 minutes before removing the keto pumpkin bread from pan and slicing.

Easy Bread Removal

One thing I've learned is that a well greased bread pan does not always ensure the bread will release nicely out of the pan. So, I recommend lining the pan with parchment paper which guarantees success every time. I just cut the paper to fit the length of the pan and fold the ends over the rim on the pan.

The pumpkin bread will lift right out of the pan when lined with parchment paper. The paper can be removed right away or you can let it sit for a few more minutes on the rack while still in the parchment paper. I like to remove the paper and let the breads cool directly on the rack.

Tips for Baking with Coconut Flour

Coconut flour can vary in absorbency. So you may want to add half the amount to the pumpkin pie spice mixture. Then, if the pumpkin bread batter seems too thin, add in the reserved amount a little at a time. You can also add in a little more if the batter seems too thin.

If you add too much coconut flour, you'll have to add in more liquid or eggs to thin out the batter. That's why it's best to only add in a little at a time to get the right amount.

After taking the keto pumpkin bread out of the oven, you'll want to let it sit in the pan for about 10-15 minutes on a rack. It can crack and if you try to remove it when it's too warm.

Simple Variations

If you'd like to dress up this easy pumpkin bread recipe, you can add a sweet glaze to drizze on top. I'd recommend using something similar to what is used on my apple zucchini bread. It's just a mix of cream and powdered sweetener.

Chopped nuts are a great addition too. You can toss them into the batter or sprinkled them on top. Pecans and walnuts are my favorites.

You can also replace some of the sweetener with a keto maple flavored syrup for an added fall flavor. Or, stir some chocolate chips into the batter before baking.

Storing the Low-Carb Pumpkin Bread

The bread should be fine stored at room temperature for a few days. But I like to store mine in the refrigerator or freezer.

This keto pumpkin bread will stay fresh for at least 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Freezing will keep it for up to 3 months. Just thaw the frozen loaf before serving. You can even freeze it in individual serving sizes.

Other Recipes to Try

Want some more low-carb recipes for fall? Check out a few of these keto recipes:

• Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte can be made quick and easy at home in less time than it takes to wait in the coffee shop drive-through!
• Keto Apple Crisp is another easy recipe that uses zucchini and apple extract to trick your taste buds into thinking it’s the real thing!
• Turkey Pumpkin Chili in the slow cooker is super filling and perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
• Keto Apple Pie is a different option for mimicking apples with chayote squash in a classic low carb dessert.
• Keto Pumpkin Bars with chocolate chips are low-carb, gluten-free, and easy to make for a wonderful fall treat!

Full Recipe

This keto pumpkin bread with coconut flour is sure to become a regular fall treat! And with only 2 net carbs per serving, you won't have to worry about going off track..

The recipe is quick and easy to prepare. It should take no longer than 10-15 minutes to make the batter. Then just let it bake while you relax!

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First Published: Oct 3, 2014... Last Updated August 23, 2020 with new photos, improved recipe, and additional information including baking tips.