Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread with No Added Sugar
This is a quick bread made without refined sugar, using ripe bananas as the primary sweetener. Pumpkin puree adds moisture and depth, while spices bring warmth and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup raisins or dates (for extra natural sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven – Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it
- Mash the bananas – Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth with minimal lumps
- Mix the wet ingredients – Add pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, then whisk until well combined
- Combine the dry ingredients – In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices evenly
- Prepare the batter – Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined
- Add optional ingredients – Stir in nuts or dried fruits if using
- Transfer to pan – Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top
- Bake the bread – Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
- Cool before serving – Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely