It's getting to be that time of year and I LOVE pumpkin! Unfortunately everything that's pumpkin baked at the stores are all full of junk. Yes, I mean gluten, dairy, the cheapest of ingredients and I'm sure plenty of corn syrup as well. Yuk! If you doubt me, I dare you to read the ingredients labels ;)

Here's a much better for you option for anyone who wants an amazing treat but can't stomach the usual ingredients!

Get your blender/mixer, 5x9 bread pan, spatula and taste buds ready!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup canned or mashed pumpkin (I used a full can, but it took longer to cook)

3 large eggs

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup organic sugar

1/4 cup coconut oil

2 cups almond flour (not almond meal)

1/2 tsp sea salt

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp ground cloves

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp tumeric

1 tsp baking soda

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Blend pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, and coconut oil together

3. Add in almond flour, organic sugar, baking soda, salt and spices

4. Try a little sample and if it's not enough spices, you can add more ;)

5. Pour batter into the greased pan (I rubbed a bit of coconut oil all over)

6. Bake for 50-55 minutes

7. Allow to cool before serving

*Because I used the full can of pumpkin, my bread had a more "pie like" consistency. Others may not have this same effect. It did take a bit longer to cook, but it's your choice!!

Message me if you'd like the optional Maple Glaze frosting! Also gluten/dairy free, but not on the healthy side, lol ;)