2teaspoonsPumpkin pie spiceor 1½ t. nutmeg + ½ cloves
1teaspoonCinnamon
¾cupUnsalted vegan butter, softenedI like Earth Balance
1½cupCane sugarMost orgaic surgars are vegan
½cupBrown sugar
2Flax eggsTwo flax eggs = 2 T. ground flax + 6 T. water. Mix and let sit for a few minutes.
1-15oz.Can of pumpkin pureeNOT pumpkin pie filling
½cupmini vegan chocolate chips (OPTIONAL)I used Enjoy Life's semi-sweet mini chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and lightly flour two 8 x 4 loaf pans
In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon
In a large bowl, cream together the vegan butter and sugar. Add flax eggs and mix until combined. Add pumpkin puree and mix again until just combined (it may look a little "curdled," but it's not)
Slowly add dry ingredients and mix until combined
Optional: mix in mini vegan chips by hand
Divide into two floured/greased 8x4 inch loaf pans and bake at 325° for 65-75 minutes. Check to see if it's done with a toothpick — if it comes out clean, the bread is done. Of course, if you hit a chocolate chip, you'll need to check another spot
Let cool in their pans and once they're cool, turn them out onto cooling racks to finish cooling down completely
Store in an airtight container and it will last about 4 - 5 days.
Notes
Vegan chocolate chips are optional. I used Enjoy Life's semi-sweet mini chips.
Can add nuts instead of chips, as well!
Don't mind my loaf pan in the photo. I was testing this fun, decorative pan and decided to halve this recipe and make only one loaf. But this pan is bigger than 8x4 inches so the loaf is pretty squat. If you're interested in this pan, it's by Nordicware :)
Loaves should freeze up pretty nicely for about 3 months. Just take them out of the freezer and thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.