This healthy pumpkin oat bread is naturally sweetened with honey, and is made from simple ingredients like Greek yogurt and oatmeal. This bread is fluffy and moist and can easily be made gluten free.
Three claps for fall because IT IS HERE!!
I act like I'm super excited about it, which I am when it comes to the food and all the fall flavors, but man I am a summer loving girl for sure.
Give me shorts, tank tops, open toed shoes, beach towels, and the warm sun. The summertime weather always has made me happiest, and even though this summer was one of the hottest ones on record, I still loved every single minute of it!
So it's safe to say that I'm not quite ready to trade in my summer clothes for fall clothes, because that means winter is close behind, and that doesn't excite me...
Since I already have a healthy pumpkin bread recipe on my site, I knew I wanted to create one that was a little bit different but still provided that amazing pumpkin flavor.
I ran into the newly opened Sprouts market last weekend to pick up a can of pumpkin to make this bread with. Are you familiar with Sprouts market?
It's an awesome new-to-Philadelphia super market with lots of stores all throughout the United States. They focus on the idea that healthy living is a journey and every meal you make is a choice. The produce is at the center of the market, is displayed for everyone to see, and everything comes at an amazing price.
I personally couldn't get over the pineapples that were 88 cents! Everything is so reasonably priced and I can't wait to make it my new favorite grocery store!
I love the addition of oats in baking because I know it makes the bread nuttier and a little but more chewy, and while baking with whole wheat flour is delicious, it calls for lots of moisture because that flour is very "thirsty".
So if I'm forced to do fall...I want to be forced like this. With healthy pumpkin oat bread!
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Healthy Pumpkin Oat Bread
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare loaf pan with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk eggs.
- Add pumpkin, greek yogurt, honey and vanilla and stir till combined.
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, oat flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and stir till combined. Stir in chocolate, saving a few chips for the top.
- Bake in oven for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. May need to cover with aluminum foil to prevent top from browning.
Nutrition
Notes
- Start Checking at 35 Minutes: Every oven runs a little differently, so start testing for doneness earlier than you think you need to. Insert a toothpick in the center — it should come out clean.
- Use Pumpkin Puree, Not Pumpkin Pie Filling: They look almost identical on the shelf, but pie filling has added sugar and spices already mixed in, which will throw off the balance of the recipe. Double-check the label before you crack open that can!
- Tent with Foil If Needed: If the top of the loaf is browning faster than the inside is cooking through, loosely lay a piece of aluminum foil over the top for the last stretch of baking. This slows down the browning without affecting how the inside bakes.
Teresa Duncan says
I’ve made your pumpkin muffins! However I didn’t not add the chocolate chips, but I made a glaze using confectioners sugar, plain yogurt and water and cinnamon. These are a hit!! I will certainly make again. But today I’m going to make your Healthy Pumpkin loaf for I’ve been looking for a recipe with yogurt in the mix. We can’t wait to try this one!!
Thank you for such delicious healthy recipes!!
Erin says
Hi Teresa, so happy you loved them and made them your own! 🙂
Erin N says
Delicious and a great breakfast! 🙂
Erin says
Hi Erin, so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
HB says
I used almond flour instead of oat flour, equal ratios, and it came out great!
My oven cooks fast and this was done at 42 mins!
Erin says
Hi, so happy you loved it and made it your own! 🙂
monique says
how does adding vanilla greek yogurt change the consistency?
Dee says
This recipe is super easy to make and I usually have these ingredients on hand except for chocolate chips, which I leave out. It’s fine without them! If a little too plain for your taste, you can sprinkle a bit of sugar and cinnamon on top of the loaf, and that will fix it.
Erin says
Hi Dee, so happy you like the bread and great ideas!!
Gail T ONeil says
I've made this twice now (today a double batch). It is very easy and forgiving if your ingredient list is lacking something.
Very yummy. I've added nuts and seeds and kept the honey at a minimum. I even used pumpkin pie mix cuz that's what I had. Yum yum yum.
Erin says
Hi Gail, so happy you liked it and made it your own!!
Diana says
My family loves this! Great easy recipe. Thank you for sharing ♥️
Erin says
Hi Diana, so happy it is such a hit!! 🙂
Diana Ballard says
This is delicious! No refined sugar. Made 2 loaves. Will definitely make it again. Thanks for sharing♥️
Erin says
Hi Diana, so happy you love it so much!!
Carolyn says
I have made this a half-dozen times. Always a hit! I admit I've dabbled with it in different ways by using old-fashioned oats (makes the bread deliciously chewy), using flavored yogurt (vanilla or coconut) and adding cream cheese frosting. Tomorrow I'm going to substitute the eggs with applesauce for my vegan friend. Hope it works!
Erin says
Hi Carolyn, so happy you loved it and make it your own!!
Nicole says
First time making it! I had vanilla Greek yogurt on hand and it was delicious 🧡🧡🧡 cannot wait to make this again!
Erin says
Hi Nicole, so glad you loved it so much and made it your own! 🙂
Rachel Rose says
Carolyn did you blend the oats at all or just use whole oats instead of flour?
Ashley says
I love this loaf and make it almost every week in the fall! I've noticed that 45 min is way too long of a bake for us. At first I thought it was my oven, but we moved recently and I've run into the same thing at our new house. 35-38 min seems to be the sweet spot or the loaf comes out over-baked. I don't run into this with any of the other recipes, so just thought I would share 🙂
Erin says
Hi Ashley, so glad you loved it and makes sense! Every oven is different so glad you found what works for yours!!
Carolyn says
I agree. I set the timer for 30, and watch it closely from there.
Michelle says
This was delicious! Substituted maple syrup for the honey. I also increased the spices significantly. I did 1 tbls of cinnamon and 1 tsp of ginger and nutmeg. Recipes never have enough cinnamon for me! I did not add chocolate chips.
Erin says
Hi Michelle, so glad you enjoyed it and made it your own! 🙂
Marion says
Hi! Do you think the quick oats could be omitted from the batter?
Erin says
Hi Marion, hmm they could but I haven't tried it like that yet and might be a little too wet without them. I might add a little more oat flour depending on the consistency. Feel free to give it a try and let me know how it comes out!
Laura says
Really liked this recipe with oats. The oat flour I had also had rice and garbanza flour. Made a few modifications to reduce sugar, increase eggs, add flaxmeal, and more fresh grated ginger and nutmeg. Liked the raisins in mine. Had to make another loaf when done with first to share with others.
Erin says
Hi Laura, so glad you loved it so much and made it your own!! 🙂
Debbie Bancer says
I used 1/2 cup more of oat flour, omitted the oats and added 1/2 tsp baking powder and it was way less dense! Light and fluffy . I also used maple syrup instead of honey ..
Erin says
Hi Debbie, so happy you liked it and made it your own!!