Ingredients
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– 2 cups rolled oats
– 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
– 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
– 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
– 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Creating your own Healthy Banana Pumpkin Oatmeal Bread is an easy and rewarding process. Follow these steps to whip up this delicious treat:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with oil.
2. Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently to form a batter. Avoid overmixing.
6. Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
7. Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and Serve: Once cooled, slice the bread into even pieces for serving.
With these simple steps, you’ll have a delightful loaf of Healthy Banana Pumpkin Oatmeal Bread ready to enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 slices
- Calories: approximately 150 per slice
- Fat: 5g per slice
- Protein: 4g per slice