Pumpkin, Carrot and Herb Bread
This Pumpkin, Carrot and Herb Bread is a low-carb, gluten-free loaf made with ground almonds, cashews, flaxseeds and chia seeds. The Thermomix grinds the nuts and seeds to a fine flour in seconds, chops the carrots and rosemary evenly, and blends everything into a moist, fragrant bread ideal for lunch or a snack.
About this recipe
Pumpkin, Carrot and Herb Bread Thermomix TM7 recipes bring autumn comfort straight into your kitchen, and this low-carb version proves that an all-in-one kitchen machine can transform humble nuts and seeds into a bakery-worthy loaf. Instead of wheat flour, this bread relies on freshly ground almonds, cashews, flaxseeds and chia seeds, giving a moist crumb and a wonderfully nutty flavour that shop-bought gluten-free breads rarely achieve. Grated carrots add natural sweetness and colour, while rosemary and dried mixed herbs make every slice smell like a rustic harvest kitchen. Because the TM7 grinds, chops and mixes in one bowl, you skip the mess of a separate grinder, box grater and mixing spoon. Serve it warm with herb butter at dinner, pack a slice in a lunchbox, or enjoy it as a satisfying snack — this bread fits a quick weeknight dinner, weekend brunch or meal-prep session with equal ease.
Preparation tips
- Grind the almonds and cashew nuts in small batches until fine but not oily; over-processing releases their natural oils and turns the flour into nut butter, which makes the loaf dense instead of airy.
- Let the loaf rest in the tin for about ten minutes after baking before slicing; coconut flour continues absorbing moisture as it cools, giving a firmer, cleaner slice that holds together better.
- For a milder, more family-friendly flavour, reduce the dried onions and rosemary slightly and add a handful of grated pumpkin or a spoon of seeds on top for extra crunch the children will enjoy.
Recipe variations
- Nut-free variation: replace the almonds and cashews with an equal weight of toasted sunflower and pumpkin seed flour, keeping the flaxseeds and chia seeds for binding — the loaf stays gluten-free with a pleasantly earthier, seedier character.
- Autumn festive variation: fold in cubes of roasted pumpkin, a pinch of nutmeg and a touch more rosemary, then bake in a small wreath tin for a decorative seasonal centrepiece perfect with pumpkin soup at a harvest table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the almonds and coconut flour directly in the mixing bowl saves dirtying a separate scale and guarantees accurate low-carb ratios.
- Grinding the flaxseeds and chia seeds to a fine meal in seconds releases their binding power so the bread holds together without eggs glugging.
- The Thermomix chops the carrots and dried onions uniformly in seconds, distributing sweetness and savoury notes through every slice.
- Fresh rosemary and mixed herbs are milled to maximise aroma, infusing the loaf with garden-fresh fragrance without any chopping board.
- Mixing the coconut flour batter evenly in one bowl produces a consistent crumb, sparing you the arm work of folding dense gluten-free dough.
Ingredients
- raw almonds
- flaxseeds
- chia seeds
- fresh rosemary
- coconut flour
- baking powder
- dried onions
- dried mixed herbs
- raw cashew nuts
- carrots