Healthier Pumpkin Banana Bread (One Bowl)
You will fall in love with the texture of this bread! The combination of banana and pumpkin create a fluffy and chewy loaf. Another crazy delicious banana bread recipe is my Super Moist Banana Bread! We use oat flour, coconut sugar and maple syrup here to keep it refined sugar free.
If you don’t have oat flour, simply sub in regular all purpose flour or gluten free all purpose flour. I haven’t tried this recipe with almond flour, so I cannot say for sure that it would work. If you are looking for a recipe with almond flour, you should try my Almond Flour Banana Bread.
If you like this recipe, you will love my Pumpkin Cream Cheese Loaf and my Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread. This sweet icing is really scrumptious and perfect for serving guests! If you want to skip the icing in the recipe below, simply add in some chocolate chips as garnish!
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Healthier Pumpkin Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cup oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Frosting:
- 3 tbs salted butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (or 175℃). Line a 8×4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, egg, coconut sugar, syrup, oil and vanilla until smooth. Add in the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, salt and mix well.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to set in pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before adding on the optional frosting.
Optional Topping:
- In a small pot, melt together the maple syrup and butter over low heat.. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Then whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla, 1/3 cup at a time, until completely incorporated and smooth.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an air tight container in your fridge or on the counter.
- Make this vegan by using a flax egg instead of the egg.
- Make this dairy free by skipping the topping glaze.
- Nutritional info is for bread only (does not include optional frosting).
- If you don’t have oat flour, simply sub in regular all purpose flour or gluten free all purpose flour.
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so yummy. making it again for my sister’s get away
Hi Kathy, you are an awesome sister!
one of the best homemade breads I’ve ever done…not too pumpkin or banana. It is simply addictive!
Hi Danielle, I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for the kind feedback!
I feel like a legit baker after this! The bread is so delicious I had to stop myself from chomping on another and another piece smile 😊 and I’m guessing these can be made into muffins right??
Hi Gabb, that’s a great feeling! Thank you for trying the recipe! Yes, you bake this batter into muffins at 22-24 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean!
This is my 2nd recipe and they were both DELICIOUS!! The other was the moist banana bread! Family LOVES both! I also love that they are so easy, not great in the kitchen HA! 👍🏼
HI Chris, I’m sure you are amazing in the kitchen! Thank you for trying out the dishes and coming back to share your feedback with us!
I made this again and every time it came out delicious. I did the icing this time yum 😋 thanks Stella for sharing your wonderful recipes with us 🥰
Any thoughts on an egg substitute for vegans? I would also add nuts!
HI Natalie, absolutely add in a flax egg for this !
The best recipe ever. Super moist and delicious. My kids loved it as well!
HI Nes, that’s the best! I’m glad the whole family enjoyed!
Can I use wheat flour instead of oat flour or all purpose flour? Thank you
yes absolutely!
this recipe is a keeper so tasty moist thanks Stella!!
HI Chacha, thank you so much for trying the recipe out!
Can I sub more pumpkin puree or applesauce for the mashed banana?
HI Miranda, I havent tried it but it should work
can I double this recipe?
HI Kelly, yes you can for TWO loaves!
I made this today… oh my gosh soooooo good…. thanks for the recipe
HI Lynda, Yay! I’m so glad you loved the loaf! Thank you!
I was thinking of trying this as muffins, easier to share in a workplace. Any advice?
Hi KJ, Great idea! I would just bake for 22-25 minutes (orr until a toothpick comes out clean). Enjoy!
Can the frosting be made w/ vegan butter?
HI Ali, big yes! go for it!
I didn’t have maple syrup. But it’s still sweet and delicious!
Love this recipe!
Thank you!
Hi Leticia, I said the same thing to my family, would still have been sweet and great without the maple syrup – thanks to the bananas! Thank you for coming back to share your feedback with us! Cheers!
Would almond flour work as a substitute?
Hi Donna, I haven’t tried it but it might work in combination with coconut flour,,,,