Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread
Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, High-Fibre, Nutrient-Dense, Skin-Friendly, Hormone-Supportive, Gut-Friendly, Fall-Inspired
This pumpkin banana bread is moist, lightly spiced, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and pure maple syrup. Using a combination of oat and almond flour, it’s packed with fibre and minerals that support digestion, skin health, and hormone balance. Pumpkin puree adds seasonal flavour and extra nutrition, while walnuts or pumpkin seeds give a satisfying crunch. Perfect as a cozy breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
For the bread:
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened, not pumpkin pie filling)
2 large pasture-raised eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
⅓ cup avocado oil or melted coconut oil
⅓ cup pure maple syrup or raw honey
¼ cup coconut sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups gluten-free oat flour
¾ cup almond flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder (aluminium-free)
¼ teaspoon mineral-rich salt
¼ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or pumpkin seeds (optional)
Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, pumpkin purée, eggs, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix oat flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the walnuts, pecans, or pumpkin seeds if using.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Dust a touch more coconut sugar on top of the loaf to caramelize and brown.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Serving Suggestions
Spread with almond or sunflower seed butter for extra protein.
Toast slices lightly and sprinkle with cinnamon for a cozy snack.
Pair with a matcha latte, herbal tea, or coffee for a balanced breakfast.
Recipe by Taylor Robinson – Holistic Health & Wellness Nurse | Nutrition Specialist