Healthy Chocolate Pumpkin Bread Breakfast Recipe for Fall

Prepare to fall in love with this healthy chocolate pumpkin bread recipe. With only 20 minutes of active prep time, you can enjoy a low-carb bread that’s also 100% sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Those on a vegetarian or keto diet can also indulge in this decadent yet wholesome breakfast treat.

There couldn’t be a better way to kick off the fall season than making this pumpkin bread at home. Moist, chocolatey, and full of warm spices, this quick bread beautifully combines the rich flavors of chocolate and pumpkin. The kitchen is filled with pumpkin and cinnamon’s warm, comforting aroma as the bread bakes. It’s so addicting!

A chocolate chunk pumpkin bread is a great example of how delicious and easy keto breakfast recipes can be. It tastes even better the next day and freezes beautifully, making it a great make-ahead option. Enjoy it as is or serve with dairy-free icing on top for a yummy holiday delight.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Like a classic pumpkin loaf, this healthy chocolate pumpkin bread is deliciously moist and satisfying, you’d never believe the healthy ingredients! It’s worth adding to your dairy-free baking routine. Here’s why:

• Simple ingredients: The recipe comes together using easy-to-find baking ingredients and keto pantry staples you may already have right now. 
• Amazing flavors: Moist and tender, a little more delicate than traditional pumpkin bread, but oh-so-delicious and sweet-smelling! The rich dark chocolate flavor pairs well with the warm notes of pumpkin and fall spices.
• Basic kitchen equipment: No mixer or any fancy bakeware needed – just a few simple kitchen tools like a loaf pan, mixing bowls, a whisk, a spatula, and your trusty oven!
• Easy-to-follow directions: Mix the ingredients, pour into a pan, and bake. It’s easy enough for a newbie baker to make.

How to Make a Healthy Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Chocolate and pumpkin are long-time friends. Adding chocolate chips to pumpkin cookies and muffins is common, so why not add some chocolate to a pumpkin loaf?

I doubled up with cacao powder and cacao paste in this pumpkin bread and loved the result! To balance out the bitterness of cacao, I use sugar-free maple syrup. The combination of maple and pumpkin is simply divine!

Scroll to the bottom of this post for a printable recipe card with a full list of ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions to make this delightfully satisfying chocolate chunk pumpkin bread.

Ingredients You Need

This bread recipe may have zero sugar, but it’s positively loaded with flavors. You don’t even need all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour to make this recipe. Gather a few simple ingredients to make this yummy seasonal treat.

• Salt
• Eggs
• Coconut oil
• Baking soda
• Vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon
• Pecans: Optional; coarsely chopped for that added crunch.
• Coconut milk: Keeps the recipe dairy-free while keeping the bread moist, with a fluffy texture, tender crumb, and natural sweetness just like a classic pumpkin bread.
• Pumpkin puree: Use a canned variety for convenience, but you can also make your own puree from fresh pumpkins. Just avoid canned pumpkin pie filling because it always contains added sugar.
• Cacao powder: To give the bread a dark chocolate flavor.
• Raw cacao paste: Optional; coarsely chopped. Adding this intensifies the chocolate flavor while adding a texture of chocolate chunks.
• Gluten-free flour: A blend of coconut flour, almond flour, and flax meal makes up the base of this healthy chocolate pumpkin bread. It’s a real trifecta that results in a well-balanced, light, and fluffy bread. A pure coconut flour recipe can be a bit dense, so adding a small amount of almond flour can lighten up the batter. The flax adds an element of airiness to the bread. (You might remember this flour blend from my Macadamia Nut Coffee Cake Recipe.)
• Sugar-free maple syrup: Balances out the bitterness of cacao. I use Lakanto’s maple-flavored syrup to keep the bread moist and naturally sweet without a funky aftertaste. But if you don’t have it available, substitute with equal amounts of your preferred sweetener.

After discovering the wide world of keto and low-carb baking, there’s no going back to wheat flour. It’s so easy to replicate family favorites without traditional flour, starches, and sugar.

I highly recommend my cookbook, The Ultimate Guide to Low-Carb Baking, for all you need to know about sugar-free, family-friendly sweet and savory baked goods.

Step-By-Step Instructions

The process behind this healthy chocolate pumpkin bread is practically fool-proof! Follow these simple steps and you can never go wrong, even on your first try.

1. Prep the pan. While preheating the oven, grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix wet ingredients. Whisk together wet ingredients until smooth and thoroughly combined.
3. Mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, stir dry ingredients with a spoon. Optionally, add chopped pecans.
4. Form batter. Slowly combine dry into wet bowl, stirring just combined to prevent the bread from becoming tough. Do not overmix. Fold in some of the chopped cacao paste, saving a portion for topping.
5. Bake and serve. Pour the batter into the pan, sprinkle the remaining cacao paste on top, then bake until set.  Poke a toothpick or knife into the center. The bread is done when it comes out clean. Transfer onto a wire rack, let cool, and serve warm.

While you’re at it, browse through keto cinnamon recipes for more yummy treats that will keep you committed to healthy eating all season long!

Variations

• Oil substitute: Substitute half of the coconut oil for unsweetened applesauce or swap in avocado oil or olive oil.
• Chocolate: Instead of cacao paste, use baking chocolate or an 80% chocolate bar. Add dark chocolate chips for the ultimate chocolatey flavor.
• Milk alternatives: Substitute coconut milk with almond milk for a lighter option.
• Flavor boosters: Add more warmth to your breakfast bread with additional seasonal spices like cloves, ginger, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, or allspice. Mix in a teaspoon of orange zest for a citrusy twist that works well with chocolate and pumpkin.

How to Store This Recipe

Prepare a big batch of this healthy chocolate pumpkin bread to have a quick yet filling breakfast to get out the door on rushed mornings. Store leftovers in food-safe containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, place in a freezer-safe bag or container and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

When ready to eat, thaw frozen bread in the fridge overnight, then reheat it in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C), for 10 minutes.

What to Serve with Double Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

A healthy chocolate pumpkin bread is good enough as is, but if you want a more well-rounded meal, consider serving it with a side of fresh berries or pair with a healthy omelet or keto frittata.

It’s also the perfect sweet breakfast or snack with a bulletproof keto tea, latte, or berry smoothie.

If you want to indulge in a truly chocolatey experience, pair it with a cup of hot chocolate or chocolate milk chia drink from My Life Cookbook. The possibilities are endless!

More Easy Pumpkin Recipes to Try This Fall

• Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Syrup
• Dairy-Free Keto Pumpkin Muffins
• Keto Pumpkin Bread with Coconut Flour 
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes
• Chicken Keto Curry with Pumpkin
• Dairy-Free Coconut Cream of Pumpkin Soup

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