Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread is made with whole wheat flour, extra virgin olive oil and pure pumpkin. It's soft and tender, with flecks of shredded coconut and studded with dark chocolate chunks. It's egg-free and easily made dairy-free and vegan by using vegan chocolate chips.
*This post was originally published in October 2017 and has been updated with recipe tips and suggestions and new photos. The recipe remains the same.
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If you love pumpkin, you'll also want to try this easy, vegan pumpkin snack cake with dark chocolate chips and a rich chocolate ganache topping!
Why you'll love this pumpkin loaf
- You need just 11 ingredients and less than 10 minutes prep time.
- You don't need any special equipment. Just a few bowls and a whisk.
- It bakes up tender and fluffy, and goes perfectly with a mug of tea.
- You can make it now, freeze it and break it out for the holidays.
- There's coconut and dark chocolate....enough said?
To be honest, the most painful part of this recipe is waiting for the loaf to bake and cool before slicing into it!
Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour
- Coconut sugar
- Unsweetened coconut
- Pumpkin spice
- Baking soda and salt
- Cashew or almond milk
- Pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Vanilla extract
- Dark chocolate chunks or chips
How to make pumpkin bread with whole wheat flour
This pumpkin loaf is simple to make and comes together quickly.
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together your flour, sugar, coconut, pumpkin spice, baking soda and salt.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together your milk, pumpkin, oil and vanilla.
- Step 3: Add the wet mixture to your dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Step 4: Fold in half the chocolate chunks.
- Step 5: Pour into a greased loaf pan and poke the remaining chocolate chunks into the top of the batter.
- Step 6: Bake for 45-50 minutes and let cool completely before slicing.
Storage and freezing
- Storage: Once cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature. You can store it as a full loaf or cut into slices. It will last for 3-4 days.
- Freezing: Just let the bread cool completely then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a resealable freezer bag. It should last for up to 3 months in the freezer. You can also slice the loaf and freeze individual pieces in between layers of parchment paper.
Recipe FAQs
To make a vegan pumpkin bread, just make sure your chocolate chunks or chips are vegan. The rest of the loaf is already vegan.
Yes. Just make the batter as directed and add it to a 12-cup muffin pan. Bake on 400F for 5 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 350F and bake for another 11-13 minutes.
Additional recipe tips
- This recipe calls for a 9" x 5" loaf pan. If your pan is a different size, you may need to adjust the bake time slightly.
- If you don't have almond or cashew milk, and you don't need this bread to be vegan, you can use dairy milk.
- While I prefer coconut sugar as it is less processed, you can use brown sugar as a substitute.
- Looking to change it up? Add in pecans or walnuts instead of chocolate chips.
More pumpkin dessert recipes
- Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats are marshmallow-free, sweetened with just honey and maple syrup and topped with dark chocolate.
- Baked Pumpkin Donuts are soft and fluffy with pecans baked into the top and drizzled with dark chocolate.
- Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins are dairy-free and easily made vegan. They're soft and fluffy with whole wheat flour, peanut butter and dark chocolate chips.
- Pumpkin Bundt Cake is made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice and swirls of chocolate. It's moist and tender and bakes up easily in a bundt pan!
If you make this recipe, I'd love to hear what you think in the comments below!
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📖 Recipe
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread (with Dark Chocolate and Coconut)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsweetened cashew or almond milk
- ½ cup pumpkin purée, (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks or chips, divided
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F and grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, coconut, pumpkin spice, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin purée, oil and vanilla.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Don't over mix.
- Fold in ¼ cup of chocolate chunks.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and press the remaining chocolate chunks into the top of the batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a tooth pick inserted into the middle of the bread comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 20-30 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within 3-4 days, or freeze for later enjoyment.
Notes
- This recipe calls for a 9" x 5" loaf pan. If your pan is a different size, you may need to adjust the bake time slightly.
- If you don't have almond or cashew milk, and you don't need this bread to be vegan, you can use dairy milk.
- You can substitute brown sugar for coconut sugar.
- Make sure to press the chocolate chunks into the top of the batter. If they are just sprinkled on top, they will fall off when the bread bakes.
- If you want to change things up, add in pecans or walnuts instead of chocolate chips.
- You can turn this recipe into muffins. Just follow the instructions above and use a 12-cup muffin pan. Bake the muffins on 400F for 5 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 350F and bake for another 11-13 minutes, or until a tooth pick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
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Nutrition Facts per Serving
Disclaimer
Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary depending on the substitutions made and the brands used.
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Ramona says
There is never too much pumpkin in any shape form or recipe - this loaf looks amazing and I particularly like the addition of chocolate and coconut - heaven on earth! Thanks for sharing.
Leanne says
Thanks Ramona!
Katie says
Oh wow, this sounds so good!! I'm so making this this weekend!
Katie xoxo
Leanne says
Thanks Katie!
Kelly Anthony says
I'm loving this twist on traditional pumpkin bread. I adore the texture the shredded coconut gives to this coconut chocolate chunk pumpkin loaf.
Leanne says
Glad you like the addition of coconut! Thanks Kelly!
Chef Dennis says
This Healthy Pumpkin Bread looks really mouthwatering! I love that it's not just simply delicious but healthy, as well. The dark chocolate made it perfect!
Leanne says
Thank you!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
I'm never over baking with pumpkin and I especially love it when it's combined with chocolate. A winning combination!
Leanne says
Thanks Jennifer! I'm with you!
marcie says
Your new photos will give this pumpkin bread the love that it deserves --- they're beautiful! I adore the coconut and dark chocolate addition and would love a big slice!
Leanne says
Aww! Thanks so much Marcie!
Emily says
Fall makes me want to bake often and this pumpkin chocolate loaf is DELICIOUS! Will make again and again!
Leanne says
Thanks Emily!
Kari Heron says
What are you shooting with? Your photos are amazing and so sharp! Love the addition of chocolate to this pumpkin bread!
Leanne says
Thanks Kari! I use a Canon 6d with 50mm 1.4.
Jenni LeBaron says
This coconut chocolate chunk pumpkin loaf looks so hearty sweet, and healthy! I can't wait to whip up a batch of this and enjoy the scent of my kitchen as it bakes and then enjoy the loaf with a big pot of hot tea when it comes out of the oven!
Leanne says
Thanks Jenni! Sounds wonderful with a pot of hot tea!
Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl says
Leanne, awesome re-vamp of this recipe! I love the added coconut!! And those photos are amazing...I definitely want a slice of this with my morning coffee! YUM!
Leanne says
Thanks so much Haylie!
ali randall says
Healthy with chocolate and coconut...this sounds amazing! I love to bake healthy and am always looking for new recipes. This one is perfect for fall!
Leanne says
Thanks Ali!
Mahy says
I've been really enjoying piumpkin bread lately. I guess more than ever really. So this is one of those recipes that I will definitely keep on hand these holidays - your bread looks delicious!
Leanne says
Thanks so much Mahy!
Ashley says
This is exactly what I needed to take to book club tonight!! Thanks for a great and healthy recipe!
Leanne says
Awesome! Thanks Ashley!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Such a yummy combo! I know pumpkin is typically associated with the fall, but I could honestly enjoy all year round, especially if it came in a loaf with chocolate and coconut 😉 Happy Monday, Leanne!
Leanne says
I love it year round! Thanks Dawn!
Jacqui Debono says
I always have coconut in, but never think to add it to my loaves! Will be making this, this week!
Leanne says
Great! Thanks Jacqui!