These Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread Bars are a delicious and nutritious treat that combines the flavors of pumpkin and banana. Perfect for clean eating, these bars are a great option for those looking for healthy sweets or sugar-free desserts.

This recipe is simple to follow and uses wholesome ingredients, making it a great choice for breakfast or a snack.

Nutritious Pumpkin Banana Bread Bars

These bars feature a moist and flavorful blend of ripe bananas and pumpkin puree, creating a delightful texture and taste. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 bars.

Ingredients

• 1 cup ripe bananas mashed (about 2-3 bananas)
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, applesauce, honey (if using), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice into 12 bars and enjoy!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 bars
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 3g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 22g