Buckwheat Pumpkin Bread is a gluten-free quick bread that you can stir together in 1 bowl! It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and has a tender texture you’ll love.
Why You’ll Love It
It’s simple. Many gluten-free recipes call for more than 1 type of flour, but buckwheat flour is all you need for this gluten-free pumpkin bread. Despite its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat, and is a fruit seed that we use like a grain. (Similar to amaranth and quinoa!)
It’s delicious. Loaded with pumpkin pie spice and sweetened with maple syrup, this recipe has the flavor you’d expect when buying a slice of pumpkin bread from a coffee shop.
It’s dairy-free. This recipe uses coconut oil instead of butter, but feel free to use any other mild flavored oil that you prefer. If you don’t love the flavor of coconut, use a refined coconut oil (it will say expeller pressed on the label) to avoid adding any coconut taste to the recipe.
Ingredients You’ll Need
What’s in buckwheat pumpkin bread?
- Buckwheat flour
- Pumpkin puree
- Maple syrup
- Pumpkin spice
- Coconut oil
- Eggs
- Salt
If you don’t keep a jar of pumpkin pie spice in your pantry, you can replace it in this recipe with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, a 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, a 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, and a pinch of nutmeg.
If you need an egg-free recipe, try using a store-bought egg replacer like Bob’s Red Mill brand, rather than a flax egg which might make the middle of this bread too gummy in texture.
How to Make Buckwheat Pumpkin Bread
1. Mix the dry ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a large mixing bowl, combine the buckwheat flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Use a whisk to mix well, breaking up any clumps as you stir.
2. Mix the wet ingredients.
To the same large bowl, add in the eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and pumpkin puree. Whisk again, until the batter looks smooth.
3. Bake.
Lightly grease a loaf pan with cooking spray and press a piece of parchment paper into the bottom of the pan. This will help the pumpkin bread release easily later.
Pour the batter into the lined loaf pan, then smooth the top. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top, or some chopped pecans or walnuts, if you like.
Bake at 350ºF for 1 hour, or until the top cracks in the center the loaf rises. It should look totally dry on top when you remove it from the oven, and a toothpick should come out clean when inserted in the center of the loaf.
4. Enjoy!
Let the buckwheat pumpkin bread cool in the pan for at least 1 hour, then it’s ready to slice and serve.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. The top of the bread will develop a sticky texture if you leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours, so keep that in mind. The bread is still delicious either way.
Common Questions & Substitutions
Can I use a different sweetener? You can replace the maple syrup with coconut sugar, if you like, but the overall flavor will be less sweet and the texture may turn out slightly more mushy. You can also swap honey for the maple syrup, but the honey flavor will be stronger in that case.
Can I use a different flour? You can’t use almond flour or coconut flour in this recipe, but if you need an oat flour recipe, be sure to check out my oat flour pumpkin bread, which is already tested for you. If you want to try using all purpose flour (which isn’t gluten-free) you can try swapping that 1:1 in this recipe. It tends to be very similar to buckwheat flour, with a more mild flavor.
Need a vegan recipe? Try my original vegan buckwheat pumpkin bread. (It’s not nearly as sweet as this version, but people still enjoy it!)
How long does this bread last? Because it’s very moist, this gluten-free pumpkin bread should be kept in the refrigerator for the longest shelf life. It should keep well for 5 to 7 days, if you don’t eat it all before then.
Looking for more bread recipes? Try Almond Flour Banana Bread, Oat Flour Banana Bread, or Coconut Flour Banana Bread.
Buckwheat Pumpkin Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup buckwheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, combine the buckwheat flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Use a whisk to stir well, breaking up any clumps as you stir.
- Add in the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, and coconut oil, then whisk again until the batter looks smooth.
- Lightly coat a 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, then press a piece of parchment paper into the bottom of the pan. (The oil will hold the parchment paper in place.) Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips or chopped walnuts on top, if you'd like to.
- Bake the loaf at 350ºF for about 60 minutes, or until the loaf rises and cracks in the center. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center of the loaf. Let the bread cool for at least 1 hour before slicing into it, then store it in the fridge for the best shelf life. The pumpkin bread should keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or you can freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
Notes
Nutrition
If you try this buckwheat pumpkin bread recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like it.
Could you use applesauce in place of maple syrup? Have two kids, 2 and under!
I would try this fruit-sweetened pumpkin muffin recipe that I already tested, so you know it will turn out well! I’d hate for you to waste that many ingredients if the applesauce doesn’t work.
I tried it with the applesauce this morning. Worked perfectly
I just made two loaves. One with about 3/4 c maple syrup ( chocolate chips and walnuts sprinkled on top)
The second I used applesauce only ( I saw the question in the comments and had all my stuff out still – so I thought I’d be the mad scientist)
Worked perfectly!! Of course its not very sweet at all but the texture is identical to the maple syrup version. It’s definitely something I would eat though – I would just add an extra teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice – if I were to make it again with just the applesauce.
I also used fresh milled buckwheat.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiment, Sandra! Glad to hear the applesauce made a nice replacement for a lower-sugar version.
Thumbs up from my 4 year old with a mouthful of pumpkin bread.
“Very good!” from my 6 year old, who came back for more.
My 7 year old said: “You should make this again, Mom. Detoxinista’s recipes are always the best.”
My husband has requested it to be served with hot apple cider next time. 😉
5 stars from the whole family as I will absolutely need to make it again soon.
I baked some of the batter as mini muffins (350 degrees for approximately 15 minutes) and those were devoured before dinner.
Made this today it was absolutely delicious and super moist. Thank you for an awesome recipe!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Mary! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
I made this! It was delicious! I put peanut butter on mine! So yummy!
This recipe is delicious! The texture and flavor are amazing. My whole family thinks this is the best pumpkin bread we have ever had. We also like the buckwheat banana bread. We are not gluten free but we like this better than the “traditional” pumpkin breads.
This sounds yummy! I’ve never used buckwheat flour before so I’m excited to try! Would this work just as well with butter instead of coconut oil?
Yes, I think it would be perfect with butter, too!
Turned out great! I made it into muffins and cooked it for 25 minutes and it was perfect. Thank you so much for all your recipes!
Love this easy recipe and it is so good! Just posted on my IG with your link.
Is it ok to use other type of oil instead of coconut oil? I don’t keep coconut oil at home, but would like to try with avo oil.
Do you think chickpea flour could work for this?
It’s a pretty user-friendly flour, so it might work in this! Let me know if you experiment with it. (And I wouldn’t taste-test the batter, since chickpea flour doesn’t taste very delicious until after it is baked.)
I’ve been making this recipe for years and never left a review. I went back to it today and it’s a tied and true favorite of ours! Try it and I believe you’ll start making it again and again!
Ps- I’m seeing if I can substitute monkfruit and milk in place if maple syrup. More to come.
Made this as my first pumpkin bread of the season and almost cried it was so good. Just the right amount of spice! Thank you for your consistently reliable and delicious recipes!
Could I sub honey for the maple syrup?