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Healthy No-Added-Sugar Pumpkin Banana Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 180
A moist and flavorful banana bread made with pumpkin purée, naturally sweetened and free of added sugars, perfect for a healthy treat.

Ingredients

Base

  • 0.75 cup pure pumpkin purée
  • 1.5 cups mashed overripe bananas (from about 2-3 medium bananas)
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or avocado oil
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla, pumpkin, or banana extract
  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend (see notes to make your own)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

Optional Mix-ins

  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, raisins, or chocolate chips (see notes)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add pumpkin purée, oil, eggs, and extract; whisk until combined.
  • Add flour, pumpkin spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined. Stir in optional mix-ins.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

You can customize the mix-ins or adjust spices to taste for a personalized touch.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, healthy, pumpkin