Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread: A Florida Fall Favorite

There is a particular kind of magic that happens every October in Florida. The calendar claims it’s fall, yet the thermometer cheerfully insists it is still summer. The air is still heavy with humidity, and your cozy sweaters remain buried in the back of the closet.
But do we Floridians let that stop us? Absolutely not! We crank up the A/C, light our pumpkin spice candles, and start baking like there’s a chill in the air. That’s where this Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread comes in a slice of autumn comfort that doesn’t care what the weather says.

This beautiful recipe was inspired by  hipfoodiemom.com and let me tell you this pumpkin bread is a definite keeper. The olive oil gives the bread this subtle richness and tender crumb, and the pumpkin brings that familiar cozy sweetness we crave this time of year (even if we are still wearing shorts and flip-flops).

Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread

Why Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread?
Because butter isn’t the only way to make baked goods shine. Olive oil adds depth and fruitiness, and keeps the loaf incredibly moist.
The aroma while it bakes? Instant mood lift. When this bread is in the oven, your kitchen will smell like crisp leaves and cozy sweaters, even if the air conditioner is running full blast.

The Fall We Create 
Living in Florida means we often have to create our own fall moments. Maybe it is sipping an iced pumpkin latte instead of a hot one. Maybe,  it is decorating the porch with faux pumpkins that won’t melt, and pretending there is a crisp breeze outside.
A warm slice of this pumpkin bread (maybe with a little smear of cinnamon butter or cream cheese) and suddenly, you are transported, and it feels like the season finally caught up with your soul, even if your weather app says otherwise.