Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This is the Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe. It is so easy to make but hard to stop eating! Everyone will love this moist and delicious Pumpkin Bread Recipe.

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I have been looking forward to Fall weather for many reasons, one of them being getting back to baking! I was wanting to make a new type of bread so I decided to try creating a Pumpkin Bread Recipe.

I have made recipes with pumpkin, but surprisingly enough, never bread. I wanted a delicious pumpkin bread, without a lot of fuss.

We love all things pumpkin and at the first hint of Fall, it is time to start baking.

Bring on ALL THINGS Pumpkin……

I love making pumpkin cookies ,  Pumpkin Muffins and even pumpkin pancakes! Are you picking up on a theme?

Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin. 🙂

There is just something about a warm pumpkin treat on a crisp fall day. I don’t know about you, but when it comes to fall baking, one of the first ingredients I think of is pumpkin.

Everyone will love this Pumpkin Bread Recipe.

And what better recipe to start with then this recipe for pumpkin bread!

I succeeded!

This is the best bread and so moist and delicious. I could not stop eating this bread.

I’m sure we have all had Pumpkin Bread that was a little dry and less than memorable. Well, this is the Best Pumpkin Bread recipe ever!

It is moist and perfect and just AMAZING! Truly it is so good!

I can’t wait for you to try this wonderful Banana Bread.

The ingredients for this delicious Pumpkin Bread Recipe are so easy!

You probably have most of these items in the pantry already!

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 small package vanilla pudding mix (dry)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
•  1/2 cup oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 can pumpkin

How do you make pumpkin bread with canned pumpkin?

It is very simple and you probably have most ingredients on hand. Let’s get started!  You will be so glad you made this.

Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Spray 9″ x 5″ loaf pan.
3. Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl. **If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute ¼ teaspoon each of nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves and ginger. (We love to make our own Pumpkin Pie Spice.)
4. Slowly stir in wet ingredients. Stir until well combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pans. (Don’t forget to grease and flour your pans)
   

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6. Bake at 350 F for 55 – 65 minutes, or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Before you know it… your family will be fighting over the last slice. 😉 No seriously…. they will!

Tip: Cut the sugar by substituting apple sauce for some of the sugar.

We love these pans for Pumpkin Bread Recipe.

If you need a loaf pan, I highly recommend you purchase this one – I would purchase 2. I have 2, but sometimes I wish I had 4. 🙂

This is a regular sized pan which is what I used. However, you can turn this recipe and make them into smaller loaves which are super fun for gift ideas.

Wilton Recipe Right 4 Cavity Mini Loaf Pan is a great pan and you can use this entire recipe to fill up those 4 mini loaf pans.
The Baker’s Secret 8 Petite Loaf Pan is also fun for gift ideas. You can use this recipe to make these 8 petite pans as well

It is that easy!

That is it! I wasn’t kidding when I said it was easy. The pudding really gives this Pumpkin Bread recipe some added moistness. Try this and let us know what your family thought.

You can easily double this recipe and freeze one.

This recipe doubles very easily which allows you to use a whole can of pumpkin. Make them both and then freeze one.

That way when your family is begging for you to make another one you are already prepared. I love to make a bunch of the mini loaves and freeze them in freezer bags.

It’s very simple and always a hit. Plus, it is so convenient to just grab and go.

You can also freeze slices of this bread so that you only are taking out what you need at that moment.

This is perfect for those times when you do not need an entire loaf. Or maybe one child wants a slice but the other does not.

Just grab and go! We are all about quick and easy around here and saving money is a plus for sure!

Variations to try for this yummy Pumpkin Bread made with pudding mix:

• Add chocolate chips
• Use Gluten Free flour
• Add nuts

Try some of these delicious variations for a classic twist on the traditional banana bread. My kids go crazy over this bread when I add chocolate chips to it.

It is amazing all by itself but goodness those chocolate chips really make it amazing! My favorite is walnuts in the banana bread. Yum!

It’s also good with both nuts and chocolate chips together. You really can’t go wrong with this delicious recipe for Pumpkin Bread.

You and your family will never get tired of this recipe for Pumpkin Bread with so many ideas to try.  We just love this bread and it is always a hit.

Try Pumpkin Bread recipe for lunch box treats or after school snacks!

We all know how expensive all of those pre-packaged treats can be. They really add up over time and don’t go that far when your family is large like mine.

I like making homemade treats and it saves a ton of money. It also is a big hit with the kids.

One trick I have is to put slices of this Pumpkin Bread in ziploc bags. They will be all ready to grab for after school snacks, breakfast or lunchboxes.

I have found that if I do this, it’s just as handy as those expensive pre-packaged items you buy at the store. This gives me all the convenience without all the cost.

Plus, it just tastes SO much better.

Pumpkin Bread recipe with vanilla pudding makes a great gift!

This recipe is sure to impress and everyone will love this yummy recipe. The mini loaf pans make the perfect size to hand out as gifts.

We love to wrap these up and hand them out to neighbors, teachers and friends. It’s the perfect thing to show we care without spending a ton of money or time.

It is also great for Christmas when we want to do something for everyone but time and money just will not allow. People love this bread and I love being able to do  things for those around me.

It’s the thought that counts and everyone always is so appreciative of these little loaves of pumpkin goodness.

You can also buy disposable loaf pans if you prefer. They have the aluminum ones to choose from and the pretty paper ones.

The paper mini loaf pans do cost a little more but they are so pretty. I try to catch these on sale and keep some on hand for when I’m baking for others.

They just look so pretty when I’m giving these as gifts. Sometimes during the holidays you can find some of the paper pans all decked out for Christmas.

So pretty!

Do you prefer Pumpkin Bread recipe with canned pumpkin or Pumpkin Bread with fresh pumpkin?

They are both delicious and often it just comes down to time when I’m making this pumpkin bread recipe.

How do you make pumpkin puree from scratch? 

If you prefer fresh pumpkin, learn how to make Pumpkin Puree. This is a great alternative to canned pumpkin.

You must give it a try if you have never made your own Pumpkin Puree before. It’s very simple.

I keep it in the freezer so I can just grab and go for recipes like this pumpkin bread. I freeze it in 1 cup increments and it’s so handy.

When I am baking something with pumpkin, it’s so nice to know it is already measured for me. All you need to do is remove the pumpkin puree from the freezer about 30 minutes before you need it and you will be set.

Once you learn how to make pumpkin puree, it’s very frugal. The cost of making your own is much less than buying cans of pumpkin at the store.

We also love to make our own Pumpkin Pie Spice for Pumpkin Bread recipe and other delicious pumpkin recipes. 

Once you learn how to make Pumpkin Pie Spice, it is so simple. I make a big batch of this spice and keep it on hand for all my Fall baking.

I feel like it saves me money and it is very quick and easy to make. Once you make it, you will have lots on hand to use all Fall for any of these amazing pumpkin dishes.

It really is not hard to make things from scratch like this Pumpkin Pie Spice and Pumpkin Puree. It can seem a bit daunting at first if you are used to buying store bought.

However, once you start it’s so simple and easy!

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Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

55 mins

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

 

This is the BEST pumpkin bread recipe. It is easy to make and this Pumpkin Bread Recipe tastes amazing. Try this recipe for Pumpkin Bread.

Course: bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pumpkin bread recipe

Servings: 8

Calories: 198 kcal

Author: Eating on a Dime

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup flour
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 c sugar
• small package vanilla pudding mix dry
• 1/2 t cinnamon
• 1 t pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 c oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 c can pumpkin

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Spray 9" x 5" loaf pan.
3. Mix all dry ingredients. **If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute ¼ teaspoon each of nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves and ginger.
4. Slowly stir in wet ingredients. Stir until well combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
6. Bake at 350 F for 55 - 65 minutes, or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Cholesterol 40mg13%

Sodium 17mg1%

Potassium 40mg1%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Sugar 25g28%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 80IU2%

Calcium 10mg1%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.