Keto Pecan Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkins and pecans – two fall ingredients that always go together! A loaf of keto pecan pumpkin bread is the perfect fall treat.

What Is Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin bread is a quick bread, or a sweet bread. It’s made without any yeast, so you don’t have to wait for it to rise. 

This bread is also grain-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly. The way to achieve that bread-like texture, it’s important to use baking powder.

That’s what creates a chemical reaction in the batter, giving it an airiness instead of being a dense brick (like pound cake). 

The best thing about this pumpkin bread is that it is made with real pumpkin puree! The pumpkin flavor can’t be missed and makes this bread taste like fall. 

Shopping List 

Before you make a loaf of keto pumpkin pecan bread, this is what you’ll need from the store. All of the exact ingredient amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Almond Flour 
• Pumpkin Puree
• Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar Substitute 
• Eggs
• Butter
• Vanilla Extract
• Baking Powder 
• Pumpkin Pie Spice 
• Chopped Pecans

DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend 

The other thing that sets this bread apart from other sweet breads (like almond flour banana bread) is the pumpkin pie spice blend. If you don’t have any pumpkin spice in your cabinets, you can make your own with spices that you do have. 

Here’s how to make your own pumpkin pie spice: 

• 4 tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 3 tsp. ground ginger
• 3 tsp. nutmeg
• 3 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
• 2 1/2 tsp. ground cloves

Best Flour For Keto Bread

When you bake keto-friendly recipes, it’s important to follow the recipe as it is written. Unfortunately, you can’t swap coconut flour for almond flour in a 1:1 ratio. 

To make this spongy pumpkin bread, use almond flour. Don’t use almond meal; it will give the bread a grainy texture.

 

Can you swap coconut flour for almond flour? I don’t recommend doing that. Coconut flour absorbs more moisture than almond flour.

So, if you try to use the same amount of coconut flour in this bread, it will turn out too dry and won’t stick together as well. You’d have to add more butter and maybe another egg.

I didn’t test this recipe with coconut flour. If you make it with coconut flour, please let me know how it turns out.   

Brunch Sides

Since this keto pumpkin bread is so high in protein and healthy fats, it’s the perfect addition to your keto breakfast or brunch.  Pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A. 

Almond flour is high in healthy fat and protein. And the pecans are a great source of healthy fats and minerals. 

What other keto-friendly brunch sides do you enjoy? Serve a few slices of bread with a Keto Inside Out Omelette with Sausage and Peppers. It’s cheesy and bursting with flavor!

And if you’re really craving pumpkin, then make some keto pumpkin pancakes! They are perfectly fluffy. 

And you can never go wrong with air fryer sausage patties. They are savory and pair well with anything you eat for brunch. 

How To Store Homemade Bread

Store cooled pumpkin bread at room temperature for up to a week. Keep the air off the bread to prevent it from going stale. I like to wrap it in plastic wrap. 

This bread is easy to freeze, too! Just wrap each loaf in parchment paper and store them in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to six months. 

Making It 

Here are the step-by-step pictures of the process that you’ll follow to make keto pecan pumpkin bread. All ingredients and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: 8
Net Carbs: 4 net carbs per serving

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the almond flour, pumpkin puree, Swerve, eggs, butter, vanilla, baking powder
and pumpkin pie spice to a mixing bowl, and blend until well combined.

Spread the mixture into a well greased loaf pan, and sprinkle with the pecans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.

Allow to cool before slicing to serve.

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Keto Pumpkin Recipes 

If you enjoyed making keto pecan pumpkin bread, here are some more low-carb pumpkin recipes you should make next.  There are so many different ways to use pumpkin. 

• Keto Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
• No-Bake Keto Chocolate-Dipped Pumpkin Pie Bites
• Cauliflower Pumpkin Mac and Cheese With Bacon
• No-Bake Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
• Keto Pumpkin Mousse