Thanksgiving is just around the corner and for y’all trying to stay healthy, my 90 Calorie Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread contains NO ADDED FAT, SUGARS, and only adds up to 89 CALORIES a slice! Glazed with a generous coating of honey, this loaf bread is so moist, cozy, and tastes just like fall… but healthy, in bread form! This 7 ingredient recipe is definitely a keeper even for my pumpkin haters 🙂
{Low Fat, Low Calorie, Small Batch, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, low FODMAP}
Currently snacking on the last slice of this 90 Calorie Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread as I type this… I’ve been tracking my calories using Lifesum over the past month, and this has been my go-to breakfast, snack, AND dessert because of how filling, but low in fat and calories this is!
It’s been a couple of months into school and sometimes I find myself breaking and down crying for no reason, someone please tell me this is completely normal?! All the exams and essays have been so overwhelming and I’ve gained weight around my lower belly area (which is so frustrating because my abs were finally peeking through this summer)! Hopefully, by eating healthier, sleeping more and taking better care of my needs and wants, my body will be able to handle stress in a better way.
Speaking of needs and wants, I need to whip up another loaf of this 90 Calorie Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread. Now.
With the banana slices peeking out and the golden-brown of the pumpkin, this is quite the instagrammable fall-themed snack to post on Instagram stories! Gotta love our pumpkin spice 😉
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Look at her! So moist and fluffy and only 90 calories!
Pro Tip: I love eating this right out the oven when it’s warm and fluffy, but after leaving it overnight in the fridge it becomes even moister and flavorful!
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Here’s an unedited shot just to keep things real 🙂
It tastes so sinful you wouldn’t believe it’s healthy!
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*Full macros and nutrient info beneath directions!*
90 Calorie Pumpkin Banana Bread
My 90 Calorie Pumpkin Banana Bread contains NO ADDED FAT, SUGARS, and only adds up to 89 CALORIES a slice! Tastes so warm and cozy with a handful of toasted walnuts and raisins mixed in 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 banana (100g)
- 3/4 c all-purpose flour (90g)*
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree (112g)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pinch of salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your conventional oven to 160C/ 320F and line a small loaf pan with parchment paper. If using a convection oven, set your oven temperature at 146C/ 295F
- In a large bowl, mash HALF a banana with a fork and mix in pumpkin puree, 3 tbsp of honey, and vanilla extract. Stir in eggs one at a time.
- Gently fold in your flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and a pinch of salt.
- To spice things up, toss in chopped nuts, raisins, or swirl in nut butter! I sliced the remaining half of my banana into thin strips and placed them on top of the batter. To get a golden, caramelised surface, drizzle the remaining tablespoon of honey over your batter before baking.
- Bake until the top is golden brown, around 40 minutes. Remove your loaf and let rest for 5 minutes before topping with nut butter and digging in 🙂
Notes
*all-purpose (plain) flour can be replaced with oat, spelt, and whole wheat flour
mix in ideas: toasted nuts, dried fruit, diced apples, nut butter, chocolate chips...
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1 THICK sliceAmount Per ServingCalories 89Total Fat 1.18gSaturated Fat 0.3gCholesterol 37.2mgSodium 78.5mgCarbohydrates 17.6gFiber 0.92gProtein 2.5g
I promise you’ll love my 90 Calorie Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread just as much as I do 🙂
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Awesome post! Keep up the great work! 🙂
Aw thanks, this just made my day! ❤️❤️
What is AP flour?
Hi Karen, thanks for popping by! AP flour stands for “all-purpose flour”, or “plain flour” like this one …I’ll definitely make sure to clarify all abbreviations in my future posts 😊
P.S. Feel free to substitute the AP flour for whole wheat flour or oat flour when making this recipe!
Would this also work with more banana to sub out the pumpkin?
I don’t see why not! Try replacing all the pumpkin with a large banana (so 2 in total) and adding extra liquid if needed (milk, oil, nut butter, yoghurt) because bananas contain less moisture than pumpkin (approx 72% water to 90% in pumpkins). The loaf should taste even sweeter and richer in flavour😊
P.S. Do let me know how it turns…I’d love to feature your take on this recipe!
Every day is a good day for pumpkin banana bread! Am definitely going to make the bread this weekend!
Thanks for adding the quantities also in metric, very useful for when you live in the Netherlands like I do ;-).
Hahaha I couldn’t agree more Judith, please save me a slice!
P.S. so glad you found the metric measurements useful… they’re also great for lazy people like me who hate doing the dishes 😉
Just made it and it’s ridiculously delicious! Just can’t stop eating it! It doubt I can save a slice for you, sorry but not sorrry ;-)! Mine did not rise as nice as yours though, not sure what I did wrong, but if definitely did not effect the taste and/or flavor!
Yay!!!! So glad you were a fan! Regarding the rise, I’d try mixing in 1/2 tsp of vinegar after all the ingredients are combined, but my loaf pan is quite small lol. Would love to see
some pictures if you ever decide to make this again 😘
Hi! I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but I would like to know if I could leave out the banana and just make it pumpkin. What would you recommend for a ratio from banana to pumpkin?
Hey there! I’d replace the banana with 75-80g of pumpkin puree (around 1/3 cup) and an extra tablespoon of sweetener (sugar, thick honey) to make up for the banana’s sweetness if you have a sweet tooth like me 😀
I’m confused. The recipe states 3 tbsp of honey. If you add 3 tbsp to your mix, how do you have a remaining tbsp to drizzle over top?
Ah my bad… the recipe should say 4 tbsp total, thanks kitkat❤️
You don’t state how much of each spice?
Hey Nancy, I usually eyeball my spices, but I’d say approximately 3/4tsp to 1 1/4tsp ground cinnamon will do. Sometimes I add 1/8 to 1/4tsp nutmeg and or ginger just for an extra oomph but totally optional! You can also add 2tsp pumpkin spice which should be a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and sometimes allspice. Hope that helps and let me know how you like it 😊
Can you please tell me what the dimensions/ capacity are for a small loaf pan? Not sure if you mean a mini loaf pan, 5¾” x 3¼” (2 cups) or a standard loaf pan, 8″ x 4″ x 2½” (4 cups)
Hey Laurie – my loaf pan is approx 7″ long (bought it in Mainland China), so I would go for the mini loaf pans and to reduce the baking time (and or temperature). Hope that helped!
Just curious if you tested the convection oven baking time. I tried it and my loaf burned all over (not gonna bother with a picture, too sad). I double checked and it does say 40 minutes at 146 c. Literally scraped out the insides and I’m going to pop individual serving sizes in the microwave to finish it off like a mug cake.
Yes, I did! I never did measure the exact temperature of my oven, so perhaps it is lower than intended. So sorry it didn’t work out for you 🙁
How many calories are in a whole loaf? Mine was pretty small when I made it.
Great recipe!!! I made a few ‘hacks’ to bring down the calories and sugar. This came out really well, moist and tasty!!! I have it calculated at (8) slices and it comes to 116 calories/slice and added 8.6 gr of protein per serving. Also, relatively low sugar content.
Modified Ingredients:
* 3 tbsp Splenda/Monkfruit
* Pinch salt
* 1/4 c protein powder (Quest Vanilla)
* 1/2 c all purpose flour
* 1/2 tsp baking powder
* 1/2 tsp baking soda
* 1 1/2 TBS Cinnamon
* 2 eggs
* 1 TBD vanilla extract
* Pumpkin Purée Only (No Banana)
* 1/2 cup = 121 grams – Original recipe
* 1/3 cup = 80 grams – substitute for banana
* 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Baked at 320 for 50 minutes because the pumpkin is denser than the banana.
(8) Servings/Slices
Calories: 116
Total Fat: 3.2g
Sat Fat: 1.6g
Cholesterol: 57.5mg
Sodium:164.5mg
Total Carbs: 18.5
Fiber: 1.8g
Sugars: 5.1g
Protein: 8.6g
Protein
3.2g
1.6g
57.5mg
164.5mg
18.5g
1.8g
5.1g
8.6g
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for sharing, Lauren:)
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