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Published: Oct 6, 2018 · Last Updated On: May 1, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Pumpkin Banana Bread

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Celebrating fall baking with this delicious Pumpkin Banana Bread! Chock full of walnuts and chocolate chips, this easy fall dessert is an instant family favourite.

Pumpkin Banana Bread w/ walnuts & chocolate chips easy healthy wholegrain recipe

I love pumpkin, in all forms. Seriously!

You might be able to tell from the abundance of fall desserts on my blog every year, from Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies to Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Muffins. 

My obsession is only partly responsible for this long list. It’s the versatility of this humble vegetable that makes it a wonder to work with.

Being real for a second, I proudly accept that pumpkin doesn't taste like a whole lot. It’s the additional ingredients that impart a flavour to it.

But that’s precisely why Pumpkin lends itself beautifully to any dish, Indian or Western, in cooking or in baking. Case in point, this glorious moist Pumpkin Banana Bread!

Pumpkin Banana Bread w/ walnuts & chocolate chips easy healthy wholegrain recipe

How to Make Pumpkin Banana Bread?

The one thing you’ll almost always find in my house is overripe bananas. What better way to use them up than in banana bread? I threw in some pumpkin to bring a subtle complexity and twist to the flavour.

To start, whisk mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Then add flour, salt and baking soda (the usual she-bang). In the end, sprinkle some lovely pumpkin pie spice.

What’s pumpkin pie spice? It’s a magical combination of cinnamon, ginger powder, cloves and nutmeg that I thank the person who created it every time I use.

Finally, drop in some walnuts for the bite and dark chocolate chips for making this bread dreamy!

What to Keep in Mind While Making Banana Bread with Pumpkin?

The neat thing about baking bread is the flexibility of ingredients. I used whole-wheat flour and lightly sweetened it with brown sugar, instead of the traditional options.

If you are not a fan of brown sugar or are looking for a refined sugar-free version, then try jaggery powder or honey. The bread is as easy to make with them as it is with brown sugar.

I do plan to make it again with date syrup. So, will keep you updated on how that experiment goes.

I prefer coconut oil because it adds a hint of nutty, sweet fragrance, which I (and my family) adore. You could certainly make use of any other vegetable oil you fancy.

If you need a recipe for pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree, swing by this post.

Pumpkin Banana Bread w/ walnuts & chocolate chips easy healthy wholegrain recipe

How To Serve

Pumpkin banana bread is not just a healthy but also an easy one-bowl recipe. It’s wholesome thanks to the goodness of bananas and pumpkin mixed into the batter.

So, bake a loaf of this deliciousness today and savour a warm thick slice of it with a cup of hot tea. It’s so wonderfully toasted that Oolong will accompany the bread really well.

And if you’re feeling a bit indulgent, slather it with some butter…mmmm…heavenly!

Looking for more easy fall desserts?

Apple Crumble Cheesecake 

Apple Puff Pastry Tart 

Pumpkin Sheet Cake

Cinnamon Cheesecake 

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this pumpkin banana bread as much as we do!

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Pumpkin Banana Bread w/ walnuts & chocolate chips easy healthy wholegrain recipe

Pumpkin Banana Bread

Natasha Minocha
Celebrating fall baking with this delicious Pumpkin Banana Bread! Chock full of walnuts and chocolate chips, this easy fall dessert is an instant family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Course Bread, Cakes, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 319 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small Bananas
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin puree
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup Coconut oil you can use any oil of your choice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cup Wholewheat flour
  • 1.5 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1.5 tsp Pumpkin spice
  • 1/3 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup 70% dark chocolate chips/chunks

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180C. Grease a loaf pan 8" * 4".
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add in the pumpkin puree.
  • Whisk in oil, eggs, brown sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and pumpkin spice.
  • Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping. Scrape the batter into the prepared tin. Level the surface lightly and top with some chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too fast, cover the top of the tin loosely with a piece of foil.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before turning it out on a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2496IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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  1. SK says

    October 25, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    Hi Tasha ! I want to try this recipe , sounds yum ...how did you make pumpkin puree ?

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    • Natasha Minocha says

      October 28, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      Thanks so much Stuti! You just steam the pumpkin and then puree it. If its very watery, please cook it down a bit. That simple 🙂

      Reply
  2. Geeta says

    October 06, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    Hi! What can I substitute the egg with?

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    • Natasha Minocha says

      October 08, 2018 at 6:28 am

      Hi Geeta, I haven't made this cake without egg, but you could try substituting with Greek Yogurt or flax eggs. Flax eggs are 1 tbsp flax meal mixed in 2.5 tbsp water.This is replacement for 1 egg. Good luck! I'd love to know how this worked out for you! Cheers!

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