Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, oil, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, salt and whisk until combined.
Add spelt or whole wheat flour and stir gently just enough to combine. Be careful not to over mix. Add desired mix ins like walnuts, raisins, pumpkin seeds, chocolate chips etc. and give a few more gentle stirs.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and level gently with spatula. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds on top, if you wish. Bake for 50-60 minutes our until the toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool off more. Cut into 10 slices with serrated bread knife and enjoy!
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Notes
Store: Store covered in a cool dry place for up to 5 days. Refrigerate covered for up to 7 days. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Gluten free flour: Please use only whole wheat or spelt flour in this recipe. For gluten free recipe, check out my almond flour pumpkin bread.
Sweeter bread: If you like very sweet breads, increase maple syrup to 1 cup.