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Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread – A Moist and Nutritious Fall Favorite

This wholesome pumpkin banana bread is perfect for fall, combining moist texture with nutritious ingredients and warm spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet ingredients
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; whisk wet ingredients in another.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fold in nuts if using.
  4. Pour batter into pan, smooth top, and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  5. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra crunch, add nuts on top before baking.