Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
• In stand mixer or with hand mixer, combine butter and coconut sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated. Stir in pumpkin purée and vanilla extract.
• Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
• Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, if desired.
• Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool completely in pan on wire rack before slicing.