Pumpkin Banana Bread (No Sugar Added Option) You’ll Love!
A delicious and healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread recipe that is perfect for those looking to reduce sugar intake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, applesauce, and vegetable oil.
- In another bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the whole wheat flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg