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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Bakes & Desserts

    Published: Oct 21, 2020 · Modified: Jan 4, 2022 by joskitchenlarder · 8 Comments. · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Pumpkin Banana Bread (Vegan)

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    Pumpkin bread partially sliced with chocolate buttons & nuts.

    This easy to make Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread makes perfect autumnal loaf. Definitely not your ordinary banana bread recipe full of pumpkin, nuts & chocolate too! Great addition to your lunch box or to enjoy with a nice cup of tea or coffee!

    Close up of cut side of pumpkin banana bread.

    This pumpkin banana bread recipe is my autumnal and much more exciting version of humble banana bread. My vegan take on it is super simple to make, without faddy ingredients and so beautifully moist and delicious too!

    Packed with nuts of your choice (walnuts and pecans being my favourites) and good quality vegan chocolate, this pumpkin bread will have everyone asking for seconds.

    Homemade or tinned pumpkin puree?

    As long as pumpkin puree you're using in this recipe is nice and dry and not watery, feel free to use either.

    Take a look at my post on making your own homemade pumpkin puree where I share lots of helpful tips on the subject including the type of pumpkin which I find the best for puree.

    If you use tinned puree make sure it is 100% pumpkin puree* and not pie filling. You can usually stock up on reduced tinned pumpkin puree from November onwards (at least in the supermarkets in the UK). Look in American section of World Foods aisle.

    Pumpkin banana bread loaf with three slices cut.

    Pro tips when baking pumpkin banana bread!

    1. Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature! It seems like a little thing but it helps with nice and light texture of your bread. Try and get whatever ingredients you've got in the fridge out onto the kitchen counter couple of hours before baking.
    1. As already mentioned above, use dry and not watery pumpkin puree not only to help with texture but also flavour of your pumpkin bread.
    1. I repeat this one a lot in my baking recipes so am sure you already know not to overmix the batter! Mixing dry and wet ingredients really well separately first helps as you then don't need to do that when combining two together. Once there are no visible signs of flour, your mixture is ready!
    1. Make sure to put your pumpkin bread in the oven as soon as the cake batter is ready (hence it's important to preheat the oven ahead of time). If you hang around for too long, the raising agents that started their work the minute you mixed all the ingredients together will lose their oomph and your loaf will not raise as well or it will collapse.
    Four slices of pumpkin banana bread with chocolate & nuts around.

    Can I adapt this vegan pumpkin banana bread?

    Yes of course, there is always some wiggle room when it comes to my recipes!

    FLOUR - Feel free to use mixture of different flours. I like using mix of plain and wholemeal or lovely and nutty wholemeal spelt* with white spelt flour*. If you're gluten-free try your favourite gluten-free flour blend.

    OIL - Rapeseed oil can be replaced by any flavourless oil you like, light olive oil (not extra virgin) or melted coconut oil. With the latter, if you don't want your pumpkin bread to taste of coconut make sure to use refined coconut oil* which is completely neutral in flavour.

    YOGURT - I use Alpro Plain Soya Yogurt (not sponsored) in all my bakes but if you consume dairy, feel free to use your favourite plain dairy yogurt instead.

    SPICES - Instead of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg I use here you could use mixed spice* or pumpkin spice* instead.

    EXTRAS - Feel free to use any nuts you like in your loaf although personally my favourite ones are walnuts and pecans. You might want to jazz things up a bit and add handful of dried cranberries or some other dried fruits. Sprinkle of pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds on top of the loaf before you pop it in the oven would make a nice touch too.

    Slice of pumpkin banana bread on a small plate with a fork.

    Freezing and storing pumpkin banana bread

    This pumpkin banana bread freezes really well. Freeze the entire loaf or slices for up to 3 months. Defrost on the kitchen counter.

    Make sure you wrap it really well before you pop it in the freezer to prevent freezer burn. I like to freeze couple of slices at a time in these handy paper bags* which I then put in one large freezer friendly plastic zip bag and take out as and when needed. Perfect when you like to have a batch of homemade goodies in the freezer for snacks and lunch boxes.

    If you don't want to freeze your pumpkin bread, it will keep in the airtight container on the kitchen counter for up to 4 days.

    Small fork slicing a piece of pumpkin banana bread.

    How to make Pumpkin Banana Bread - Step-By-Step Instructions

    Ingredient quantities & detailed instructions to be found in recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    All ingredients to bake pumpkin banana bread.

    Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4.

    Put all your dry ingredients (flour(s), baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ginger and grating of nutmeg) in a large bowl and give them a gentle whisk. Alternatively, feel free to sieve them into the bowl instead.

    In a separate bowl whisk together pumpkin puree, mashed banana, yogurt, oil and brown sugar until nice and smooth.

    • Hand whisking dry ingredients in a bowl.
    • Wet and dry cake ingredients in separate bowls.
    • Hand starting to whisk all wet ingredients in a bowl.
    • Hand whisking wet ingredients in a bowl.

    Pour wet ingredients mixture into the dry one and mix gently with a spatula until there are no visible specs of flour. Don't worry about the lumps and try not to overmix the batter.

    Once you're almost done mixing, add your chopped nuts and chocolate and stir them in gently.

    • Wet ingredients being poured onto dry ones.
    • Hand mixing cake batter.
    • Cake batter with chopped chocolate on top.
    • Cake batter in a bowl with spatula stuck in it.

    Prepare your loaf tin* (approx 24x10cm) by oiling it lightly and lining with baking paper so that it overlaps on both sides.

    Put your cake batter into the tin and smooth it out. The batter is quite thick so using spatula will make it easier.

    Bake in preheated oven for approx. 50-55min or until skewer inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean.

    Let it cool in a tin for a few minutes and then take it out onto the cooling rack to cool completely.

    Enjoy!

    • Loaf tin lined with baking paper.
    • Cake batter being put in a loaf tin.
    • Pumpkin banana bread batter in a loaf tin, ready for baking.

    Have you tried my Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread?
    Please consider giving it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in recipe card below.

    Some more delicious pumpkin recipes you might enjoy!

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    Spiced Pumpkin Soup Recipe 

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    Pumpkin banana bread in a loaf tin on a rack.

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    Close up of cut side of pumpkin banana bread.
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    5 from 3 votes

    Pumpkin Banana Bread (Vegan)

    This easy to make Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread makes perfect autumnal loaf. Definitely not your ordinary banana bread recipe full of pumpkin, nuts & chocolate too! Great addition to your lunch box or to enjoy with a nice cup of tea or coffee!
    Course Breakfast, Cake, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, British, International
    Keyword pumpkin banana bread, vegan recipe

    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales*
    • Large Glass Bowl*
    • Silicone Loaf Tin 2lb/24x10cm*
    • Whisk*
    • Silicone Spatula*
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 55 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 10 slices
    Calories 301kcal
    Author Jo Allison
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    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 250 g flour plain flour or mixture of plain and wholemeal
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ginger
    • grating of fresh nutmeg
    • 200 g pumpkin puree homemade or tinned, as dry as possible
    • 1 small and very ripe banana 80-100g
    • 100 g light brown sugar
    • 55 g plant based yogurt
    • 100 ml rapeseed/olive oil
    • 50 g chopped walnuts or pecans
    • 75 g chopped vegan chocolate

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4.
    • Put all your dry ingredients (flour(s), baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg) in a large bowl and give them a gentle whisk. Alternatively, feel free to sieve them into the bowl instead.
    • In a separate bowl whisk together pumpkin puree, mashed banana, yogurt, oil and brown sugar until nice and smooth.
    • Pour wet ingredients mixture into the dry one and mix gently with a spatula until there are no visible specs of flour. Don’t worry about the lumps and try not to overmix the batter.
    • Once you’re almost done mixing, add your chopped nuts and chocolate and stir them in gently.
    • Prepare your loaf tin (approx 24x10cm) by oiling it lightly and lining with baking paper so that it overlaps on both sides.
    • Put your cake batter into the tin and smooth it out. The batter is quite thick so using spatula will make it easier.
    • Bake in preheated oven for approx. 50-55min or until skewer inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean.
    • Let it cool in a tin for a few minutes and then take it out onto the cooling rack to cool completely.
    • Slice and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Nutritional information is approximate, per serving and should be treated as a guideline only. 
    • Feel free to use any mild tasting oil here including coconut oil. If you don't want your pumpkin banana bread tasting of coconut simply use refined coconut oil which is neutral in flavour.
    • Spices above can be replaced with mixed or pumpkin spice.
    • See more advice regarding substitutions in the post above.
    • Store in airtight container on the kitchen counter for up to 4 days. Freezer friendly for up to 3 months.  Pro Tips:
    • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature! 
    • Use dry and not watery pumpkin puree.
    • Don't overmix the batter!
    • Make sure to put your pumpkin bread in the oven as soon as the cake batter is ready (hence it’s important to preheat the oven ahead of time). 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Pumpkin Banana Bread (Vegan)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 301 Calories from Fat 144
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16g25%
    Saturated Fat 3g15%
    Sodium 131mg5%
    Potassium 190mg5%
    Carbohydrates 37g12%
    Fiber 4g16%
    Sugar 16g18%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 3119IU62%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 76mg8%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Update Notes: This post was originally published in November 2017 and republished in October 2020 with updated recipe card, new photos, tips, substitutions and better layout improving user experience. Recipe itself has been updated to include plant based ingredients only.

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    Cook Blog Share with Everyday Healthy Recipes and Easy Peasy Foodie, Cook Once Eat Twice 

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    1. Mary says

      November 26, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      It’s Thanksgiving here today and I have a delicious loaf in the oven ...
      It smells heavenly ..
      Thanks so much for the recipe 🙏

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        November 27, 2020 at 9:37 am

        Hi Mary, Hope you had wonderful Thanksgiving! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and hope you enjoyed your loaf! 😊

        Reply
    2. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

      December 10, 2017 at 10:06 am

      Ooh I just love the sound of this Jo ... and to think it came about as a bit of a use up left over ingredients sort of bake! Thankyou so much for continuing to linkup with #BakingCrumbs,
      Angela x

      Reply
    3. Candace says

      December 03, 2017 at 2:17 pm

      This sounds and looks delicious. May give it a go as I've got some ripe banana and some pureed pumpkin in the freezer

      Reply
    4. Monika Dabrowski says

      November 30, 2017 at 9:00 am

      Sounds really delicious, especially with the rye flour, thank you for bringing this fabulous loaf to #CookBlogShare!

      Reply
    5. Corina Blum says

      November 25, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      This sounds delicious and I love the sound of the white rye flour. I keep meaning to experiment with some different flours and I'm sure it goes so well in here. Thanks so much for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice! I've just added it to the link up as I saw you'd added the badge but I think you must have forgotten to add it to the linky. Hope that's ok x

      Reply
    6. All That I'm Eating says

      November 21, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      Yum! I like the sound of pumpkin and banana bread, lovely with the chocolate chips too!

      Reply
    7. jenny walters says

      November 20, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      Goodness this loaf looks and sounds seriously yummy!Taste combos from heaven.Perfect with a cup of tea.I wish I could have a slice or three right now!xx

      Reply

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