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Healthy Pumpkin Bread

A nutritious and delicious one-bowl pumpkin bread, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, utilizing wholesome ingredients for added moisture and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 medium medium ripe banana Make sure it is ripe for the best flavor.
  • 2 large large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons almond milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée Can substitute with fresh cooked pumpkin.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or oat flour Oat flour can be used for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3 teaspoons pumpkin spice
Toppings
  • 2 Tablespoons flax seeds For topping.
  • 2 Tablespoons pepitas For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the banana until it reaches a purée consistency.
  3. Add in the eggs, vanilla, melted coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, almond milk, and pumpkin purée.
  4. Whisk until the mixture is fairly smooth.
  5. Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice.
  6. Mix until the batter is smooth.
  7. Pour the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
  8. Add toppings of flax seeds and pepitas.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then slice and enjoy!

Notes

Serve Healthy Pumpkin Bread warm or at room temperature. It pairs well with a spread of butter or a dollop of cream cheese. Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.