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Low-Sugar Pumpkin Bread

A tender, warmly spiced pumpkin loaf made with only ½ cup of granulated sugar. Pumpkin purée keeps the bread moist, while oil, plain yogurt, or a combination of the two provides a soft and satisfying texture.
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Course: Bread, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Low-Sugar Pumpkin Bread
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can 15 ounces or 425 grams pure pumpkin purée
  • 2 cups 240 grams all-purpose flour or a suitable gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 large eggs brought to room temperature
  • ½ cup 96 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 –2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup 120 grams neutral oil, plain yogurt, or a combination of both
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving enough excess paper along the sides to lift out the finished bread easily.
  • Crack the room-temperature eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat them until smooth.
  • Add the pumpkin purée, followed by the oil, plain yogurt, or chosen mixture of the two. Stir in the granulated sugar and continue mixing until the wet ingredients are thoroughly combined and uniform.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Continue whisking until the dry mixture is evenly distributed and free of visible lumps.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture. Stir gently and stop as soon as the flour has been incorporated and no dry streaks remain.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to level the surface when necessary.
  • Bake for approximately 60 minutes. Begin checking the loaf after 55 minutes by inserting a knife into the center. The bread is ready when the knife comes out mostly clean. Continue baking for a few additional minutes when needed.
  • Allow the pumpkin bread to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment-paper overhang to lift the loaf from the pan, then cut it into slices and serve.
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Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter, as excessive stirring may produce a denser loaf. Mixing only until the ingredients are combined helps preserve a soft, moist crumb.
For serving, each slice may be accompanied by a small amount of butter or cream cheese for a richer flavor.