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Pumpkin Banana Oat Loaf GF

Pumpkin Banana Oat Loaf - Gluten-Free

Fluffy pumpkin spice loaf with all the banana-oat goodness and melted chocolate pairs perfectly with an espresso.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 16
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Darlene Regueiro, RDN

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree Libby's
  • 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp almond milk
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  • Blend oats in a high-speed blender until you have oat flour.
  • Add baking soda and baking powder to oat flour and pulse a couple more times to combine. Transfer flour to a mixing bowl.
  • Add bananas, egg, pumpkin puree, vanilla, almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice to the high-speed blender. Blend until you have a combined liquid mixture.
  • Pour liquid mixture into mixing bowl with flour and combine using a fork. 
  • Fold chocolate chunks into the batter.
  • Line a 4 1/2" by 8 1/2" loaf pan with parchment paper and pour the batter in.
  • Optional: Top with extra chocolate chunks!
  • Bake for 50 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5-10 minutes before slicing!

Notes

This recipe will yield 16 servings. Can do 16 thin slices or 8 thick slice with a a vertical cut to yield 16 pieces. Vegan Option: replace egg with 1 tbsp ground flax with 3 tbsp of water (create mixture in separate bowl and let thicken for 5 minutes).