Pumpkin Banana Bread (Whole Grain!)

A healthier twist on a fall classic!

Read below for the recipe and nutrition information!

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Recipe Information:

• Makes 1 loaf, approximately 8 servings

• Preparation time: 10 minutes

• Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

• 3/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• A dash of salt (~1/2 tsp)

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp ground ginger

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup coconut oil

• 1 cup mashed banana (about 3 overripe bananas)

• 1 cup pumpkin purée

Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 350° & prepare your pan! A 9x5 loaf pan works best for this recipe. Line with parchment paper &/or grease with coconut oil!

2. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients with a whisk (sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices).

3. In a separate medium-large bowl, combine all wet ingredients! Whisk eggs first, before adding in the butter, bananas, and pumpkin. Whisk until well combined… lumps are normal!

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl, mixing until fully incorporated and no dry spots remain.

5. Transfer batter into prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the top of the bread appears dry and a toothpick placed in the center comes out clean. Let cool and enjoy!

Check out a video of this recipe!

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Nutrition:

• Banana: bananas are a great source of potassium, which is essential for maintaining balanced fluid levels in the body, helping muscles to contract/reduce cramping, and supports normal blood sugar! Bananas also contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, and many more.

• Pumpkin: pumpkin is rich in vitamin A, with one cup containing 245% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)! Vitamin A helps to strengthen the immune system, supports vision, has benefits in normal growth & development, and has antioxidant properties!

• Whole wheat flour: WHOLE GRAINSSS!! Eating at least 3 servings of whole grains per day has SO many health benefits, including lowering your risk for Type 2 Diabetes, lowering cholesterol, and lowering triglycerides. Whole grains also give your body energy and help with blood glucose control. They're overall essential for a healthy diet!

• Cinnamon: although more research is needed, cinnamon has been associated with numerous health benefits! The list includes improving blood pressure and circulation, reducing cholesterol and blood lipids, and having heart-protective effects.

• Coconut oil: although coconut oil is a saturated fat and should be consumed in moderation, it is also a great source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are easily digested for those with GI conditions! It also has anti-microbial effects and lots of antioxidants.