Fastest Oatmeal Pumpkin Bread (No Flour, No Butter, Gluten-Free)

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🍞 Fastest Oatmeal Pumpkin Bread (No Flour, No Butter, Gluten-Free)

📝 Description

This quick and healthy oatmeal bread is perfect for busy mornings when you want something nourishing without refined flour or butter. Made with rolled oats, pumpkin, seeds, and dried fruits, it’s naturally gluten-free, soft on the inside, lightly sweet, and full of fiber. No kneading, no yeast, and ready in under an hour!

⏱ Time

  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Bake: 35–40 minutes
  • Total: ~45–50 minutes

🍽 Servings

  • 8 slices

🥣 Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 glass warm water (200–250 ml)
  • ½ pumpkin (about 400 g), peeled and grated or cooked and mashed
  • 1 tablespoon sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or erythritol – optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • A pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (optional, for moisture and richness)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 5–6 dried apricots, rinsed, soaked in hot water, and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1–2 tablespoons finely chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
  • 2 tablespoons mixed nuts, seeds, and dried fruits (sunflower seeds, raisins, pumpkin seeds, etc.)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Parchment paper (for baking)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Soak the oats
    Place rolled oats in a bowl, pour in warm water, and let soak for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. Prepare the pumpkin
    Grate raw pumpkin or use cooked, mashed pumpkin. Squeeze out excess liquid if very watery.
  3. Mix wet ingredients
    Add pumpkin, sweetener, cinnamon, salt, and vegetable oil to the soaked oats. Mix well.
  4. Add seeds & fruits
    Stir in sesame seeds, chia seeds, chopped apricots, nuts, and the nut/seed mix.
  5. Add baking powder
    Mix gently until fully combined. The batter should be thick but spoonable.
  6. Bake
    Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour batter in and smooth the top.
    Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes.
  7. Cool & slice
    Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

💡 Tips & Notes

  • For a smoother texture, blend the soaked oats before mixing.
  • Skip sweetener for a fully sugar-free version.
  • Add vanilla or nutmeg for extra aroma.
  • Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze slices for later.
  • Toast slices lightly for a crispy breakfast treat.

🥗 Nutritional Information (Per Slice – Approximate)

  • Calories: 160 kcal
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Healthy fats: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Sugar: Naturally occurring from pumpkin & dried fruit

🌱 Health Benefits

  • Gluten-free & flourless: Ideal for gluten sensitivity
  • High fiber: Supports digestion and satiety
  • Pumpkin-rich: Loaded with beta-carotene and antioxidants
  • Heart-healthy fats: From seeds and nuts
  • No butter or refined sugar: Light and nourishing

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