As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, nothing says “fall” like the smell of freshly baked pumpkin bread. This gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread is rich, moist, and full of cozy autumn flavors, all without dairy, eggs, or gluten, and will quickly become a staple in your kitchen during pumpkin season!

Why Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread?

Pumpkin bread is naturally moist and flavorful, which makes it an ideal candidate for gluten-free and vegan baking. Pumpkin adds a rich texture that complements the absence of eggs, and a good gluten-free flour blend ensures it holds together without crumbling. The addition of vegan chocolate chips elevates this loaf, offering a sweet contrast to the warm spices in every bite. I always add chocolate to my pumpkin bread because pumpkin and chocolate surprisingly pair together beautifully, but feel free to skip out on the chocolate if you so desire. This vegan pumpkin bread is perfect for an on-the-go breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert.

An IMPORTANT Note!!!

For most recipes, I think it’s okay to substitute other brands for specific ingredients. However, you MUST use my specified gluten-free flour with this pumpkin bread recipe. In my opinion, gluten-free recipes are tedious. All gluten-free flours are made entirely differently, yielding a different final food product. I’ve created this gluten-free banana bread specifically around Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free all-purpose flour, which means I have specific measurements of the other ingredients to match perfectly with that flour. With that being said, I have made this pumpkin bread with other gluten-free flour, and it does work, but the final bread is nowhere near as delicious. Often the texture is gummy or tough, which is not how pumpkin bread should be!

Storing the Bread

This bread keeps well for 3-4 days at room temperature in an airtight container. For longer storage, wrap the loaf (or individual slices) tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Just thaw and reheat before serving for a quick, cozy treat! Give this gluten-free vegan chocolate chip pumpkin bread a try and let the warm, spiced aromas fill your kitchen!

If you make my gluten-free, vegan pumpkin bread recipe (or any of my recipes!), don’t forget to post a picture to Instagram, tag me @chefsummerstorm, and #gardengrub so I can see your recreation!

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