Nourishing Pumpkin Spice Bread for Postpartum: A Perfect Fall Recipe

pumpkin spice bread

As a new mom, your body requires extra nourishment to support healing and recovery after birth. This Pumpkin Spice Bread is designed with postpartum wellness in mind, featuring healing ingredients that promote recovery, boost energy, and support your digestion. With warming spices like cinnamon and ginger, paired with nutrient-dense flours and antioxidant-rich fruits, this recipe brings comfort, nourishment, and flavor to your fall postpartum diet.

Why This Recipe is Perfect for Postpartum Healing:

• Nutrient-Dense Ingredients: Einkorn flour and almond flour provide essential nutrients like protein, fiber, and vitamins to fuel your body during postpartum recovery.

• Warming Spices for Digestion: Cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and cloves help regulate digestion, reduce inflammation, and promote circulation—essential for postpartum wellness.

• Superfoods for Healing: Soaked dates, goji berries, and apricots are rich in antioxidants, supporting your body’s ability to heal and restore itself after birth.

• Healthy Fats: Ghee and tahini provide nourishing healthy fats, which are vital for hormone regulation and energy, especially after giving birth.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup einkorn flour

• 3/4 cup almond flour

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp nutmeg

• 3/4 tsp ground cloves

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

• 1/2 (14 oz) can pumpkin puree

• 1/4 cup buttermilk

• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan option)

• 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1/4 cup tahini

• 1 tbsp ghee

• 1 tbsp soaked dates (chopped)

• 1 tbsp soaked goji berries (chopped)

• 1 tbsp soaked apricots (chopped)

Instructions:

1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), eggs (or flax eggs), blackstrap molasses, and maple syrup. Stir until smooth.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the einkorn flour, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, turmeric, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt.

3. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.

4. Fold in Ghee and Soaked Fruits: Gently fold in the ghee, soaked dates, goji berries, and apricots. Mix until everything is evenly blended.

5. Bake: Pour the mixture into a greased or lined loaf pan. Bake at 365°F (185°C) for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Oven temperatures may vary, so check for doneness after 40 minutes.

6. Cool and Serve: Let the loaf cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Optional: Add my cream cheese topper by blending 1/2 cup of cream cheese with 1 tbsp lignan flax oil for extra nourishment.

Vegan Option:

If you're avoiding eggs, replace them with flax eggs: mix 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds with 6 tablespoons of water and let it sit for 10 minutes until thickened.