Introduction
Pumpkin bread is a cozy classic that’s perfect for fall and beyond. Soft, moist, and full of warm spices, each loaf can be a sweet breakfast, snack, or dessert. These 23 pumpkin bread recipes offer a variety of flavors and textures that will keep everyone coming back for more.
1. Classic Pumpkin Bread
Moist and tender, this classic recipe is flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg for a comforting bite.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ginger
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Pour into pan.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Slice warm with butter or cream cheese spread.
2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
A sweet twist on classic pumpkin bread with pockets of chocolate throughout.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients in another bowl.
- Fold dry into wet, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve slightly warm for gooey chocolate bites.
3. Pumpkin Walnut Bread
Crunchy walnuts add texture and a nutty flavor to soft pumpkin bread.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients.
- Combine and fold in walnuts.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle extra walnuts on top before serving.
4. Pumpkin Banana Bread
Banana adds natural sweetness and extra moisture to pumpkin bread.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed banana
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients including banana.
- Combine and pour into pan.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Perfect for breakfast or snack with tea.
5. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bread
A creamy surprise inside every slice adds a decadent touch.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients.
- Combine, pour half batter, add cream cheese mixed with sugar, then remaining batter.
- Swirl gently and bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Slice and enjoy with a cup of coffee.
6. Pumpkin Spice Latte Bread
Inspired by the popular latte, this bread is infused with coffee and chai spices.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cloves
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup brewed coffee
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry ingredients, whisk wet separately including coffee.
- Combine and bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with a coffee glaze for extra flavor.
7. Pumpkin Oatmeal Bread
Hearty oats add texture and a wholesome touch to pumpkin bread.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 cup oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry ingredients, whisk wet.
- Combine and pour into pan.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle extra oats before baking for garnish.
8. Pumpkin Gingerbread Bread
Ginger adds warm, spicy notes that complement pumpkin perfectly.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients.
- Combine, bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Perfect with a pat of butter.
9. Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
Tart cranberries add a fruity zing to sweet pumpkin bread.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients.
- Fold in cranberries, bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve with cream cheese spread.
10. Pumpkin Pecan Bread
Crunchy pecans enhance the nutty flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients. Fold in pecans.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle extra pecans before ser
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11. Pumpkin Maple Bread
Maple syrup adds natural sweetness and a rich aroma to pumpkin bread.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients; whisk wet ingredients including maple syrup.
- Combine, pour into pan, bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Drizzle additional maple syrup on top before serving.
12. Pumpkin Coconut Bread
Coconut adds a subtle sweetness and tropical twist to classic pumpkin bread.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry ingredients; whisk wet ingredients.
- Fold in coconut and bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle extra coconut on top before baking.
13. Pumpkin Almond Bread
Almonds give a nutty crunch and complement pumpkin’s sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry ingredients; whisk wet ingredients.
- Fold in almonds and bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with more almond slices for presentation.
14. Pumpkin Spice Coffee Bread
Perfect for pairing with coffee, enhanced with warming pumpkin spices.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp allspice
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with butter and a fresh cup of coffee.
15. Pumpkin Caramel Bread
Caramel adds sweetness and gooey richness to pumpkin bread.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry ingredients; whisk wet ingredients including caramel.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Drizzle extra caramel on top before serving.
16. Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Bread
Chocolate and pumpkin swirl together for a visually stunning and delicious loaf.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry ingredients; whisk wet ingredients.
- Divide batter, mix cocoa into half, layer in pan and swirl.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Slice to reveal chocolate swirl pattern.
17. Pumpkin Raisin Bread
Raisins add bursts of sweetness and texture to pumpkin bread.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients, fold in raisins.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Enjoy warm with tea.
18. Pumpkin Apple Bread
Fresh apples make the bread extra moist and sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped apples
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry ingredients; whisk wet ingredients.
- Fold in apples, bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve with cinnamon sugar dusting.
19. Pumpkin Coconut Chocolate Bread
Chocolate and coconut make a tropical, indulgent pumpkin bread.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients; fold in coconut and chocolate.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Perfect with a cup of hot cocoa.
20. Pumpkin Spice Loaf with Streusel
A crunchy topping adds texture to moist pumpkin bread.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup streusel topping (½ cup flour, ¼ cup sugar, 2 tbsp butter)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients, pour into pan.
- Sprinkle streusel on top, bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve warm for a bakery-style treat.
21. Pumpkin Peanut Butter Bread
Peanut butter adds a rich, nutty flavor to pumpkin bread.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients. Pour half batter, swirl peanut butter, add remaining batter.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve with extra peanut butter drizzle.
22. Pumpkin Chai Bread
Infused with chai spices, this bread is aromatic and cozy.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cardamom
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients, combine.
- Bake 55–60 minutes.
How to Serve It
Perfect with a chai latte.
23. Pumpkin Brown Sugar Bread
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ¼ cup milk (or buttermilk for extra richness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Serve It
Serve this pumpkin brown sugar bread slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Add a pat of soft butter or cream cheese on each slice for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving for a festive touch.
- Pair with a cup of chai latte, spiced coffee, or hot apple cider for the perfect cozy treat.
- It also makes a great gift loaf — wrap it in parchment and tie with twine for a rustic, autumn look.
Conclusion
With these 23 pumpkin bread recipes, there’s a loaf for every craving—from classic spiced versions to indulgent chocolate or nutty variations. Try a few this season, share with friends, and savor the cozy flavors of autumn in every slice. Bookmark these recipes so you can revisit them whenever a warm, comforting treat calls your name.
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