Name: Pumpkin Banana Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups white whole-wheat flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 cup canned unseasoned pumpkin puree; 1 medium ripe banana, mashed (1/3 cup); 0.66666668653488 cup light brown sugar; 0.25 cup melted butter; 0.25 cup orange juice; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

Pumpkin Banana Bread

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Two favorite quick breads come together in this healthy pumpkin banana bread recipe. Pumpkin puree and mashed banana add sweetness to help cut down the amount of added sugar while ensuring this 100-percent whole-wheat loaf stays moist and tender.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on March 5, 2020

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 loaf

Nutrition Profile:

Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups white whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup canned unseasoned pumpkin puree
1 medium ripe banana, mashed (1/3 cup)
⅔ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup orange juice
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips (Optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl.
Whisk pumpkin puree, mashed banana, brown sugar, butter, orange juice, eggs and vanilla together in a large bowl. Add the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool for at least 20 minutes more before slicing.

Tips

To make ahead: The loaf will keep, well wrapped, at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

155	Calories
5g	Fat
26g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 155
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 13g
Added Sugars 11g	22%
Protein 4g	7%
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 41mg	14%
Vitamin A 3358IU	67%
Vitamin C 4mg	5%
Folate 10mcg	3%
Sodium 155mg	7%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 3mg	14%
Magnesium 9mg	2%
Potassium 122mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.