Name: Vegan Pumpkin Carrot Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup oil; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/2 cup non-dairy milk; 3/4 cup pumpkin puree; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 cups flour (, I use 1.5 cups all purpose mixed with 1/2 cup whole wheat/spelt); 2 teaspoons baking powder.; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/3 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 10 to 12 dates (chopped); 3/4 cup shredded carrots (, pressed between paper towels if too moist); 3 tbsp shredded coconut (optional)

If you’re a fan of Starbuck’s Pumpkin Bread, this vegan carrot pumpkin bread is for you. It is just as moist but made with wholesome ingredients and two kinds of veggies. I mean carrot bread and pumpkin bread in one? What’s not to love about that?

But the best part about this vegan pumpkin bread? While baking, the pumpkin spices will fill your house with the most comforting cozy scent and will instantly give you all the fall feels. Even if it’s still warm outside.

a sliced loaf of vegan pumpkin carrot bread on a wooden cutting board
The ingredient list for this vegan fall bake doesn’t call for anything too fancy and the whole pumpkin carrot bread batter is made in just one bowl.

For a Gluten-free version make this Glutenfree pumpkin bread .

Ingredients for Vegan Pumpkin Carrot Bread:

As sources of sweetness, I use a mix of maple syrup and sugar
As a source of fat, I use a neutral-tasting oil
1/2 cup non-dairy milk lightens up the batter just enough to give it the perfect texture
It would not be a pumpkin bread without pumpkin puree. You can use the canned stuff or make your own as long as you do not use pumpkin pie mix. That comes with a lot of additives and sugar we don’t need in here
Dry ingredients are flour, baking powder, soda, and then of course our favorite fall spices, pumpkin spice and cinnamon
Chopped dates add some chew and extra sweetness
Shredded carrots add extra moisture

Tips & Variations:

Pumpkin pie spice can be replaced with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon cloves
You could try and use spelt flour instead of all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour.
If you want to add a crunchy element, who’s stopping you from adding some chopped pecans, walnuts or pepitas?
You can use any other chopped or dried fruit in lieu of dates
To make this refined sugar-free, use coconut sugar
You can take this loaf to the next level by topping it withvegan cream cheese frosting or cashew cream frosting

Step instructions and Pictures

ingredients for vegan carrot pumpkin bread on a work surface

wet ingredients for vegan pumpkin bread in a white bowl

In a large bowl mix all the wet ingredients until well combined.

vegan pumpkin carrot bread batter being stirred in a bowl

flour being added to vegan carrot pumpkin bread batter

Add one and a half cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices and mix well.

Ingredients for Batter for Vegan pumpkin carrot bread in a white bowl

Add the dates and carrots and mix them in. At this point, you can add 3 tablespoons of coconut flakes (optional) and mix in.

stiff vegan carrot bread batter in a mixing bowl with a spoon

The batter should be pretty thick. If it’s not stiff, add more flour a few tbsp at a time.

more flour being added to pumpkin bread batter to make it thicker
Transfer the batter into a parchment-lined baking pan bake at 365 degrees F for 55 to 60 minutes.