Banana Raisin Pumpkin Bread! (see recipe below)
Well, apparently, winter is not yet done with us yet up here in the northeast…
It decided to show its ugly face again last night and into this morning, complete with snow, freezing rain, and ice.
The ice is covering just about everything at this point. It’s pretty…but gross at the same time, ya know what I mean?
Well, my morning started off with a call informing me that school was running on a 2-hour delay. So I slept in for another 45 minutes and then decided to get up and get goin’ on my Monday morning workout.
I started off with an Exercise on Demand video: 10lb Slimdown Upper Body. Always a good choice! Then, just as I was headed down to the treadmill, I got another call…
SNOW DAY for me today!
So, with a little extra spring in my step, I hopped on the treadmill and completed a slightly different variation of this treadmill workout. I ran for 40 minutes, covering exactly 4 miles. It felt good, especially after taking the whole weekend off from exercise.
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After showering, it was time to take advantage of this snow day…because we all know what snow days are good for…
BAKING!
I had a couple super-ripe bananas that needed to be used up, so I whipped up a batch of my Honey Raisin Banana Pumpkin Bread. I decided to make a few minor adjustments to the recipe, using some of my favorite healthified baking substitutes. I’m actually quite glad I did, because I think this loaf turned out even better! Here’s the new recipe:
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Banana Raisin Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup Egg Beaters (or 2 eggs)
- 1/8 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/8 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/3 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown rice syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1.5 cups flour* (I used 1 cup whole wheat + .5 cup all-purpose)
- 1 cup oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup raisins
1. Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. Mash bananas and stir in eggs, applesauce, oil, pumpkin, brown rice syrup, and sugar. In a separate bowl mix together flour, oats, baking soda + powder, salt, spices. Add dry into wet mixture and stir until just combined. Add raisins.
3. Pour batter into pan. Bake for 55 mins or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. ENJOY!
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Of course, I had no patience to wait for it to cool down before digging in…
I had already been smelling it in the oven for the past hour…how was I supposed to wait any longer???
I cut myself off the heel, along with one more piece, spread with a little butter.
It’s soooo good! Don’t be surprised if I end up going back for another slice soon…
Or two.
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The winner of my Blueberry Muffin Larabar Giveaway will be announced later this afternoon!! Last chance to get your entries in!
*Just in case you missed this weekend’s blog posts:
Healthified Baking Substitutes
The Whistling Tea Kettle Lunch Date
I hope the weather is much nicer than it is here, wherever you may be!
Emily says
yum yum yum! that looks amazing :)
I’m so sick of winter, but I guess I can always guarantee its going to give me a good workout because I’m gonna have to shovel the icy snow off my car later to get to class. Can you say bicep workout? haha
hope you enjoy your day off!!
Shanna, like Banana says
Oh how I wish I could have a snow day! I miss those!
We are blue skies and in the high 50’s (cold for Cali) but I’m diggin’ it.
I need to make more banana bread..stat!
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says
Our weather got cold again, too – but no snow! Did you ever make bread before you got your bread maker? I’m thinking about investing in one :)
Courtney says
Nothing besides bread in a loaf pan, like banana bread. ;)
The bread machine has made such a difference…I LOVE it!
kate@ahealthypassion says
Lucky I wish I had a snowday, bread looks delicious and so perfect for the cold weather!
Holly says
Mmmmm that looks AWESOME! Just made my tummy grumble a bit :)
I hope you have a great day off!!
Jess@atasteofconfidence says
Snow wasn’t done with us, either- yuck!
Melissa @ Chocolate & Kisses says
Yay for the snow day!!! (When does that mean for the rest of the school year for you though???) That bread looks amazing….your recipes are just amazing. In case you didn’t know. :-)
Courtney says
Awwww, thank you, Melissa! :)
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
Its chilly here but no snow. Thank goodness! Do you guys have to make up snow days?
Courtney says
Any snow days that we could possibly have from here on out, we will have to make up. The first day they’ll take away is the Friday before Memorial Day. But today’s snow day was the last one that was built into our schedule. Thankfully!
Tara @ The Game of Life says
That bread looks great!! However, I am not jealous of your snow day… its 67 degrees here :) hah
Courtney says
LUCKYYYYY!!! :)
Alyssa Kuminski says
But a snow day is always nice!!!
I love baking bread! You’ve been quite the bread maker lately :)
I just saw your post about peanut butter cream cheese! I got some yesterday at trader joes and cant wait to dig in!
Courtney says
Hahaha, I can’t help myself! I love me some bread! :)
Liz @ IHeartVegetables says
ohhh man I’m thinking that would be delicious topped with some coconut butter! Yum! Yay for baking filled snow days!
Courtney says
Oooooo, YUM! I’ve never tried coconut butter!
JaNelle says
Hey Courtney, after I tweeted you, I went home and made this bread! HA! Hubs and I went away for the weekend and we got back late last night and in the kitchen were two – exactly two overly ripe bananas. Then I check my google reader and low and behold I find your recipe! I took my lunch break (I work from home) and made this. Holy amazeballs it’s so good! Thanks so much for sharing!
Courtney says
That’s awesome! I’m so glad you liked it! :)
Diane says
I’m so glad you posted this! I just bought a jar of brown rice syrup and have been wondering how to use it aside from making granola! Hope you enjoyed your snow day!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Ugh, sorry about all the snow!!! We’re supposed to get 2 inches of rain tomorrow, which I guess is the equivalent of 8 inches of snow!!!
Melissa says
That bread looks incredible! I would have wolfed the whole thing! I make a version of banana bread that’s called “Banana Split Bread,” and I can put down quite a bit of that stuff–it’s just too too good. I can’t wait to try a new “healthified” recipe! :)
Courtney says
That sounds great!!!
Sarah says
all your baked goods ALWAYS look SO delicious and i instantly want to get in my kitchen and make them!
Courtney says
Hahaha, thank you!! Well go for it! ;)
Casey says
Ohh my goodness! You just found a way to combine the three things I love the most into a loaf of doughy goodness… I WILL try this recipe this weekend and let you know how it goes. If I end up posting on it, I will give you alllllll the credit you deserve :) I read your blog every day, you’re amazing!
Alex @ Fresh and Fantastic says
I just made this bread and it smells soooo good! It looks great, too. :) Alas, I cannot eat a piece because I am giving it to my parents as a surprise tomorrow but I can guarantee I will be making it again (just for me!) Thanks for the great recipe!
Courtney says
Ohhhh, good!! I hope your parents enjoy it :)
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
I just put these into the oven :) ….Can’t wait to eat one. (I made muffins instead of bread. I like teeny tinny pieces of bread. They’re cute!)
Leslie says
I made this recipe last night and baked it up as muffins. Easy portions for my little guy. It was great! I threw in about 1/4 cup of chocolate chips and only did 1/2 cup of raisins. Thanks for a great “healthy” quick bread.
Courtney says
Ooooo, that’s a great idea! I never tried making it as muffins before….so glad they were a hit! :)
Cathleen Velasquez says
I make a version of banana bread that’s called “Banana Split Bread,” and I can put down quite a bit of that stuff–it’s just too too good. Thankfully!