Is there anything healthy about banana bread?

Yes — especially when made with whole grains, natural sweeteners, and nutrient-dense add-ins like pumpkin or nuts.

Is pumpkin bread good or bad for you?

Pumpkin bread can be good for you if it’s made with healthy fats, minimal added sugar, and whole grain flour.

Overmixing the batter, which makes the bread dense and chewy instead of light and moist.

Nut butter, Greek yogurt, fruit, or a smoothie for a balanced and nutrient-rich pairing.

A moist and wholesome bread made with pumpkin, ripe bananas, and warm spices, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.

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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix with pumpkin puree, eggs, olive oil, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup.
In another bowl, whisk together rolled oats flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Fold in the golden raisins.
Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool before slicing and serving.

For extra flavor, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.

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