A seasonal twist on the classic banana bread, this gluten free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is sure to be a new Fall favorite! Moist and fluffy pumpkin banana bread with warming spices and melty chocolate chips in every bite. There’s no better start to the Fall season than with a delicious (and healthy) pumpkin sweet treat!

Fresh baked Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Banana Bread sits atop a wood board. The golden-colored bread is sliced to show melty chocolate within. There are more chocolate chips on top to garnish each slice. A jar of cinnamon sticks sits in the background.

With lots of moisture from pumpkin puree + mashed banana, this bread is soft and tender for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. I love to warm a slice up and spread a thin slab of butter on top. Makes for a delicious and easy breakfast, snack, or even dessert!

For more pumpkin bread deliciousness, check out this chocolate lover’s dream. Chocolate Pumpkin Bread with a rich chocolate ganache spread overtop. With the warming flavor of cinnamon and pumpkin spice + double chocolate, this pumpkin bread is truly something special.

Ingredients in Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Pumpkin Puree – Be sure to use 100% pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. The puree is 100% pumpkin while the pie filling has added spice and sweetness. It would change the texture and flavor of this pumpkin bread! I like using Libby’s brand for the consistency and texture.

Bananas – The riper, the better. Using super ripe bananas improves the moisture and adds sweetness to this pumpkin banana bread.

Eggs – Add structure and stability to the bread while baking. Resulting in a fluffy texture as the batter rises into the traditional bread shape.

Coconut Sugar – A refined sugar-free sweetener with a flavor and texture similar to brown sugar.

Butter – I used dairy-free butter but regular butter would work too. Just make sure to let it cool down before adding to the batter (otherwise it may clump.)

Gluten Free Flour – My favorite GF blend is Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour. It’s a specific blend meant to be a 1-to-1 substitute for traditional wheat flour, making gluten-free baking easier than ever before!

Almond Flour – Make sure to use blanched, super fine almond flour for the best texture. As a naturally gluten-free option, almond flour is one of my favorites for baking.

Pumpkin Pie Spice – A warming spice blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove. The nostalgic pumpkin flavor we all know and love is thanks to the magic of pumpkin pie spice.

How to Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Preheat the oven to 350F and line a 9” x 5” loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, mashed bananas, and eggs. Whisk in coconut sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
To the mixing bowl, fold in dry ingredients just until moistened.
Stir in chocolate chips until just combined.
Pour batter into the parchment lined 9”x 5”loaf pan and spread into an even layer with a spatula. Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips.
Move to the oven and bake at 350F for 50 – 60 minutes (mine took 55 minutes), or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean, top is slightly raised and browned, and the edges are starting to pull away from the sides of the pan.

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What is Pumpkin Pie Spice?

If you’re like me (and 80% of the U.S. population), the moment it hits September, we’re ready for Fall. And with that readiness for crisp temperatures and cozy days comes the craving for all things pumpkin.

What’s interesting is that pumpkin itself doesn’t have much flavor. So what we’re actually craving is the nostalgia of pumpkin baked goods, i.e. the secret ingredient of pumpkin pie spice. This blend of spices paired with pumpkin creates the “pumpkin flavor” we all know and love.

Pumpkin pie spice is quite simple and usually consists of cinnamon, ginger, clove, and nutmeg. These warming spices are perfect for the cozy flavors of Fall sweets and buying the pre-made blend is so easy.

However, if you’d like to be crafty and make your own fall spice blend, it might be quite fun! I’d suggest searching for a recipe and following it closely as spices do need to be balanced out.

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Healthy Banana Bread Recipes

While I love the fusion of pumpkin with banana, I also understand that it can’t be pumpkin season forever. These healthy banana bread recipes have fun flavor twists to them and are perfect for any time of year.

PB & J Banana Bread – This better-for-you and easy banana bread recipe is filled with chocolatey peanut butter & jelly cups, and topped with a swirl of extra raspberry jelly before getting baked in the oven. So much yum!

Double Chocolate Banana Bread – This chocolate banana bread has chopped peanut butter cups swirled into the batter for warm and gooey pockets of delicious in every bite. More peanut butter cups melt into the top of the loaf for the ultimate garnish.

A freshly baked and sliced loaf of pumpkin chocolate chip banana bread is placed on a wooden board. There are melty chocolate chips garnishing the loaf with one slice tipped to the side. A jar of cinnamon sticks and coconut sugar are blurred into the backrgound.

Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

For more healthy and delicious Fall inspired sweets, check out these simple yet tasty pumpkin recipes.

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting – Moist and fluffy gluten-free pumpkin bread infused with the warming flavor of pumpkin spice. The cool and luscious cream cheese frosting on top is the perfect complement of flavors!

Pumpkin Oat Muffins – A soft and fluffy muffin made extra hearty with oats and the warm flavor of pumpkin spice. These are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack throughout the day.

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