Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread

This Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread with chocolate chips is rich and delicious despite being a bit better for you.  It's made with healthy ingredients including white wheat flour, Greek yogurt, coconut oil, pumpkin, and homemade pumpkin pie spice.  It smells divine coming out of the oven and is the perfect fall treat for breakfast or a snack.

Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin season is here and baking this Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread is the perfect way to break into that first canned pumpkin of the season and dive into it all things pumpkin spice.  With all sorts of flashy pumpkin recipes around like Pumpkin Fudge, Pumpkin Energy Bites, and Pumpkin Muffins, it might be hard to start with the basics like pumpkin bread BUT I promise the effort is worth it.  This tasty loaf will have everyone (kids and adults!) asking for seconds.

This pumpkin-y bread is so cozy with all the pumpkin flavors you'd expect from pumpkin bread but in a healthier package.  It's rich, moist and has a great flavor and texture.  The Greek yogurt I added brings lots of flavor and moisture to the loaf and allows it to have a little less oil.

I wrote the recipe with chocolate chips but you can also leave them out!

Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Greek Yogurt

For the sake of full disclosure, this Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Greek yogurt did not turn out right the first time. It wasn't terrible, but it rose way too much in the oven, was heavy and cracked at the top.  It was also just a little dry.  So I went back to the drawing board, added dark chocolate chips, and adjusted a few other things. The final product came out with an insanely moist and fluffy loaf baked to perfection.  The addition of the vanilla Greek yogurt adds lots of tang and moisture.

This quick bread is just what you need with a warm cup of Pumpkin Spice Latte, a fire, and some gorgeous fall leaves.  It's just so cozy.

Is Pumpkin Bread Healthy?

Normally pumpkin bread is made with lots of oil, white sugar and is very rich and sweet.  Although it tastes good, it's not the healthiest choice.

This Healthy Pumpkin Bread is the perfect balance of health AND taste.  It cuts out some of the parts that aren't as good for you, but leaves enough yummy ingredients to where it actually still tastes good.

Ingredients:

• White Wheat Flour: I really enjoy baking with White Wheat Flour because it has the texture of regular white flour but many of the nutrients found in wheat flour.  When you are trying to make a fluffy baking project that's a bit healthier, it's a nice compromise.  I'll often buy this one.
• Pumpkin: Pumpkin is not only tasty and a key ingredient to this bread, but it's also really good for you.  It's high in vitamin A and has antioxidants.  Use canned pumpkin for this recipe but make sure to look for just the pumpkin puree and not the pumpkin pie filling.
• Vanilla Greek Yogurt: Greek Yogurt is high in protein and adds probiotics, potassium, and calcium to the bread.  It also gives it some extra moisture.
• Milk: A touch of milk gives the bread enough moisture to stir it together.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice: It's actually the pumpkin pie spice, not just the pumpkin that gives this bread that cozy fall pumpkin flavor you love.  You can buy a pre-mixed Pumpkin Pie Spice OR make your own homemade blend with my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe.  It's a combination of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg.
• Cinnamon: I love adding a touch more cinnamon to this bread to really bring out the spicy flavors.
• Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract smooths the bread and brings out the rich flavors.
• Coconut Sugar: Coconut sugar is another healthy sub that I make in baking.  It's still sugar, so you have to be careful but I feel like it's a slightly healthier choice.  If you don't have it feel free to substitute your favorite white sugar.
• Coconut Oil: Coconut Oil is a healthier oil that works great in this recipe.  You'll want to melt and cool it so it mixes well with the wet ingredients.  If you don't have it you can easily a neutral olive oil or even just melted and cooled butter.
• Egg: One egg is the perfect binder.
• Baking Soda:  Baking soda helps give the bread some lift.
• Salt: A touch of salt balances out the sweet flavors.
• Chocolate Chips: YES! This Healthy Pumpkin Bread is so much yummier WITH chocolate chips.  I added dark chocolate to mine but feel free to pick your favorite.

How to Make Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Greek Yogurt:

This Healthy Pumpkin Bread is actually really simple to make.  Here's what you do...

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees spray a 9.5 x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. Microwave your coconut oil for about 20 seconds.  Just enough for it to start to turn into a liquid.  Allow it to cool a bit.
3. In a mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients - white wheat flour, coconut sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.  Use a whisk to combine them well.
4. In a second bowl, mix together the wet ingredients - pumpkin puree, vanilla greek yogurt, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient and fold together until it's all combined.  Do not overwork or overmix it because that will keep it from being fluffy.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. The batter will be thick.  Put it into a loaf pan.  Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
8. Bake for 40-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

This is what the batter will look like in the pan.  Adding the extra chocolate chips on top makes it pretty!

Allow the loaf to cool for 10 minutes and then enjoy.  You can serve it with coffee or tea for a wonderful breakfast or snack.

FAQ

How do I store this Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread?

Store any leftover pumpkin bread by wrapping it in saran wrap and then bagging it.  It will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

How long does pumpkin bread last?

If you leave your pumpkin bread on the counter it will only keep for a day or so.  Store it in the fridge for longer life.

Can you freeze pumpkin bread?

Yes! Pumpkin Bread freezes very well.  Wrap the pumpkin bread tightly in foil and then place it in a freezer bag.  You can either freeze the entire loaf OR individual slices for future use.  I like to freeze slices because it makes it easier to grab just one as a snack.

How many calories are in this?

This Healthy Pumpkin Bread only has 190 calories per slice making it a better option than many pumpkin breads you'll buy out.

I Love This Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread!

This Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread makes pumpkin mania that much more fun and delicious.  Both the twins and the Hubs gobbled this yummy loaf up.  Now if someone just brings me a Pumpkin Spiced Latte I'll finally be ready for the season.

More Pumpkin Baking to Try:

• 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Pumpkin Superfood Cookies
• Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups
• Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
• Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal
• Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread
• Simple Pumpkin Pancakes

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Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips

Julie Wunder

This Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread with chocolate chips is rich and delicious despite being a bit better for you.  It's made with healthy ingredients including white wheat flour, Greek yogurt, coconut oil, pumpkin and homemade pumpkin pie spice.  It smells divine coming out of the oven and is the perfect fall treat for breakfast or a snack.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Course Bread, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 191 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups white wheat flour
• ¾ cup coconut sugar
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree, not the pie filling
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup milk
• ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Extra:

• ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray your loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Microwave your coconut oil for about 20 seconds.  Just enough for it to start to turn into a liquid.  Allow it to cool a bit.
• In a mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients - white wheat flour, coconut sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.  Use a whisk to combine them well.
• In a second bowl, mix together the wet ingredients - pumpkin puree, vanilla greek yogurt, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.P
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient and fold together until it's all combined.  Do not overwork or overmix it because that will keep it from being fluffy. 
• Fold in the chocolate chips.The batter will be thick.  Put it into a loaf pan.  Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
• Bake for 40-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

To store the Healthy Pumpkin Bread wrap it in plastic wrap and then put it in a sealed bag or container.  Keep it in the fridge for up to a week.

To freeze this bread wrap it in foil and put it in a freezer bag.  It can stay frozen for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 174mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3226IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread, Healthy Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Bread

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