Discover the perfect Pumpkin and Yogurt Bread Recipe by Brenda Gantt! This soft and flavorful bread combines pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, and banana flour for a wholesome treat. Quick to prepare and air-fried to golden perfection, it’s ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With its versatile variations, you can add nuts, chocolate chips, or even a maple glaze for an extra special twist. Enjoy a nutritious and delicious recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 large eggs
- 8 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 6 tablespoons banana flour
- 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 6 tablespoons oats
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons vanilla essence
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat the Air fryer to 360°F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, banana flour, plain Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla essence, and a pinch of ground nutmeg.
- Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and well combined.
- Add the oats to the mixture and mix again until the oats are evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the prepared mixture into the greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated Air fryer.
- Cook the bread in the Air fryer for about 15 minutes or until it’s cooked through and the top is golden brown.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the loaf pan from the Air fryer and place it onto a wire rack to cool.
- Once the bread has cooled, cut it into desired size slices.
- Serve the pumpkin banana bread slices and enjoy!
NUTRITION:
- Calories: 212
- Fat: 3.4g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Sugar: 20.5g
- Protein: 6.6g
- Sodium: 49mg
Here are a few variations you can try for the pumpkin banana bread recipe:
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Banana Bread:
- Add ½ cup of chocolate chips to the batter before baking for a delicious chocolate twist to the bread.
- Nutty Pumpkin Banana Bread:
- Stir in ½ cup of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans into the batter for added crunch and flavor.
- Spiced Pumpkin Banana Bread:
- Add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice mix or a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the batter for a warm and cozy flavor.
- Coconut Pumpkin Banana Bread:
- Mix in ½ cup of shredded coconut into the batter to give the bread a tropical touch.
- Maple Glazed Pumpkin Banana Bread:
- Prepare a simple maple glaze by mixing ½ cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread slices.
- Cream Cheese Swirl Pumpkin Banana Bread:
- For a marbled effect, create a cream cheese swirl by mixing 4 ounces of softened cream cheese with ¼ cup of powdered sugar. Swirl the cream cheese mixture into the batter before baking.
- Dried Fruit and Nut Pumpkin Banana Bread:
- Add a combination of dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or apricots along with chopped nuts to the batter.
- Pumpkin Banana Muffins:
- Instead of baking in a loaf pan, portion the batter into muffin cups and bake for about 10-12 minutes.
- Pumpkin Banana Bread with Streusel Topping:
- Prepare a streusel topping using a mixture of ¼ cup flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons cold butter. Sprinkle the streusel over the batter before baking.
- Pumpkin Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Once the bread is cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top for a decadent treat.
- Pumpkin Banana Bread with Caramel Swirl:
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the batter and use a toothpick to create a swirl pattern before baking.
- Pumpkin Banana Bread with Chia Seeds:
- Add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to the batter for extra texture and nutritional benefits.