This is the best Eggless Pumpkin Bread ever! Moist and tender with the perfect combination of pumpkin and spice! Made in no time with simple ingredients.
EGGLESS PUMPKIN BREAD RECIPE
I am so excited about today’s recipe. I have been working on this Eggless Pumpkin Bread quite a bit. This has been one of my longest recipes to create. I tested the recipe tons of times until it finally came out the way I want it to.
My greatest satisfaction is not how the pumpkin bread turned out but that my kids loved it. They are really addicted to this bread, and to be honest, it’s the only way they eat pumpkin.
Baking without eggs can be frustrating at times. You cannot imagine how many fails I have had; flat pancakes, hard waffles, sunken cakes, etc. Not all eggs substitutes work well in all recipes. I mean. What can be great for cakes and cupcakes probably won’t work for cookies, pancakes, or waffles. Anyway. It has been a long learning process, but it has been so worth it.
So what’s the secret to perfectly moist and fluffy pumpkin bread without eggs?
A combination of applesauce, plain yogurt, and leaveners. Keep reading down below to see how these ingredients are used!
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
Amounts are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down). You’ll need:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Baking soda
- Pumpkin pie spice: this is a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar or Caster Sugar
- Plain yogurt
- Applesauce: read the recipe notes to see how to make quick and easy applesauce at home.
- Pumpkin puree: be sure not to accidentally get pumpkin pie filling. Must be pure pumpkin puree.
- Pure vanilla extract
HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN BREAD WITHOUT EGGS
Detailed instructions are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down).
1 – PREPARE THE EQUIPMENT
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper with cooking spray.
2 – MIX THE INGREDIENTS
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl. Set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, yogurt, applesauce, pumpkin puree, and, vanilla.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan loaf.
3 – BAKE THE EGG-FREE PUMPKIN BREAD
Bake for about 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the loaf out of the pan and put it onto a cooling wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I also have made mini muffins for my daughter’s school with the same batter. If you want to try, spray a mini-muffin pan really generously with baking spray and fill the cups 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. You can also try my Eggless Pumpkin Muffins as well.
You can definitely add toppings to this eggless pumpkin bread. Add chopped pepitas, walnuts, sliced almonds, or oats to the top of the egg-free bread for added texture.
Brown sugar helps the pumpkin bread stay soft. White sugar also lacks the same rich flavor that brown sugar adds, so I would not recommend substituting brown sugar for granulated sugar.
QUICK RECIPE TIPS
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp cloves, and ¼ tsp allspice.
- Don’t overmix batter. Overmixing the bread batter may result in a pumpkin loaf that does not rise well and may become dense in the center.
- If you do not want to use parchment paper, be sure to grease and flour the pan generously.
- Measure the ingredients correctly. I highly recommend using a kitchen scale.
- Every oven is different, so baking times always have to be taken with a grain of salt. Oven thermostats can be wildly off, and that will all affect baking time, so keep an eye on yours.
Adapt This Recipe to Other Food Allergies
This recipe is egg-free and nut-free, but you can certainly adapt it to other food allergies.
Gluten-Free
Substitute all-purpose flour for 1-to-1 Gluten-Free flour mix. My favorite brands are Cup4Cup and King Arthur.
Dairy-Free
Use your favorite plant-based, dairy-free, or vegan butter and milk. Make sure to use an unflavored, unsweetened variety of non-dairy milk. Soy and oat milk have the best consistency and very neutral flavors. My favorite dairy-free butter brands for baking are:
Storing & Freezing Instructions
Here’s how to store leftover eggless pumpkin bread:
LEFTOVERS
Eggless Pumpkin Bread leftover can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 days. Be sure to keep it covered. You can store it in the fridge for up to a week.
FREEZER
Here’s how you can freeze homemade pumpkin bread without eggs:
- Let the eggless pumpkin bread cool completely.
- Wrap it up in aluminum foil, then with plastic wrap.
- Place inside a large freezer Ziploc bag and freeze the loaf whole for up to 3 months.
Ready to eat it? Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before slicing and serving.
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Eggless Pumpkin Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 g) plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup (80 g) unsweetened applesauce (see notes)
- 1 cup (240 g) pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º F (180º C). Line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, yogurt, applesauce, pumpkin puree, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan loaf.
- Bake for about 50 -55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the loaf out of the pan and put it onto a cooling wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve.
- Let the eggless pumpkin bread cool completely.
- Wrap it up in aluminum foil, then with plastic wrap.
- Place inside a large freezer Ziploc bag and freeze the loaf whole for up to 3 months.
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp cloves, and ¼ tsp allspice.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Overmixing the bread batter may result in a pumpkin loaf that does not rise well and may become dense in the center.
- If you do not want to use parchment paper, be sure to grease and flour the pan generously.
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Nutrition
Eggless Baking Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve asked, I’ve answered! Read on for a handful of answers to the most frequently asked questions about eggless baking.
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- Kitchen Scale
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- Loaf Pan
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Recipe originally posted in November 2015, post content edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe in August 2021.
I don’t think I have ever commented on a recipe before, but this is SO GOOD. My toddler has an egg allergy, so I have tried both your pumpkin bread and banana bread, and both have been great! Thank you! Also, I halved the sugar in both of them, and they were still delicious for those that are trying to watch sugar and/or like things a little less sweet.
Hello Kim! It sounds like you nailed it! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know. I hope my recipes inspire you to continue baking. Please make sure to reach out if you have any questions or special requests. I am happy to help =)
Best egg-free banana bread! I make it every year and it’s always a hit. Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks so much Kariana! I am son glad you love it.
Hey Oriana,
Super delighted to have baked Eggless pumpkin bread… I was amazed at the outcome… Proud moment is the picture of my bake on your Instagram story… ❤️❤️… I am so touched… Thankyou so much for the wonderful recipes you share. Feel pumped to keep trying some more…
Hello Sudha! Yes, I saw your pictures ? You did a great job. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!
I was wondering, how many mini bread loafs can you make, and how long should we cook them for? Thank you so much! I can’t wait to try your recipe, I am eggless and for my families birthday parties and holidays I usually do the baking and everyone love it.
Hello Hailee! Thanks for your interest in my recipe. It will depend on the capacity of the molds but I would start checking for doneness after the first 15 minutes. Please come back and let me know how you like it. ?
Ok, what in the world is aquafaba? And what do you use for a replacement if you dont have it?
Hello Kris! Thanks for your interest in my recipe. I apologize for the confusion but some reason the recipe notes disappeared. I updated the recipe card and you can find there all the details. Aguafaba is the liquid that comes inside the bean cans. This brine can be used as an egg replacement, especially chickpea brine, in many recipes since it acts as a binder (https://mommyshomecooking.com/how-to-make-mayonnaise-without-eggs/). In this recipe, in particular, you can use yogurt instead of aguafaba. Hope this help! Please come back and let me know how you like the pumpkin bread ?
In baking without eggs, I have found using plain yogurt (1/2 cup in this recipe) is the perfect replacement for eggs in banana bread, carrot cake, etc. It gives you a better ‘rise’ to the bread/cake. Have never used the aquafaba, but it looks like your bread ‘sank’ a little in the middle. You might try the yogurt idea next. It works differently than the buttermilk also.
Thanks so much, Shelley! I had used yogurt in other recipes too, I will try it in this recipe next time.
While I was visiting my family I tried your eggless waffles for my granddaughter who has an egg allergy. The whole family loved the waffles and asked me for your recipe. They were light and airy and not heavy whatsoever. I gave you ***** stars as this recipe was absolutely delicious. I will check out other eggless recipes in the future. Thank you for being a pioneer on eggless cooking.
Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know, Diana!!! I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed it so much. ????
Me encanto la receta muy propicia para esta epoca de celebraciones! Gracias por compartirla!
¡¡Gracias a ti Mayito por tu comentario!!
Love this bread, I agree eggless baking can be tough but looks like you nailed it! 🙂 the texture looks perfect!
Thanks Manali!