Banana Pumpkin Loaf

Banana Pumpkin Loaf

Banana-Pumpkin Hormone-Supporting Loaf 

Soft, comforting, and full of hormone-loving ingredients, this Banana-Pumpkin Hormone-Supporting Loaf is the ultimate cozy, feel-good treat. Designed to support mood, balance blood sugar, and ease PMS symptoms, each slice is filled with nutrients that nourish your endocrine system and calm inflammation naturally.

This loaf is packed with magnesium, B6, zinc, omega-3s, and beta-carotene — all key nutrients for steady energy, hormone production, and emotional balance. It’s the perfect loaf to enjoy during your luteal phase or anytime you’re craving something warm and grounding.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin purée

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed

  • 2 eggs (or flax eggs)

  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted

  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup or raw honey

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups oat flour (or almond flour)

  • ½ cup arrowroot or tapioca starch

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ginger

  • Pinch of clove + nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

  • Optional (recommended): ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, pumpkin purée, eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.

  3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, starch, baking soda, spices, and salt.

  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.

  5. Fold in dark chocolate chips, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds if desired.

  6. Pour into the loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  7. Allow to cool before slicing.

Why is This Recipe Great?

  • Bananas: Rich in magnesium and vitamin B6, supporting serotonin production, muscle relaxation, and mood balance.

  • Pumpkin: Loaded with fiber and beta-carotene to aid estrogen balance, gut health, and skin glow.

  • Coconut oil & eggs: Provide nourishing fats that support hormone production and steady energy.

  • Cinnamon & ginger: Naturally anti-inflammatory and help regulate blood sugar while soothing digestion.

  • Dark chocolate: A source of magnesium for stress relief, muscle relaxation, and mood enhancement.

  • Walnuts & pumpkin seeds: Packed with omega-3s, zinc, and magnesium for hormone regulation, fertility support, and reduced PMS symptoms.

  • Oat flour: Gentle fiber supports digestion and blood sugar stability for balanced hormones.

Important Note

While this loaf is naturally sweetened and nutrient-dense, it still contains natural sugars from bananas and maple syrup. For optimal hormone and blood sugar balance, enjoy 1–2 slices daily, ideally paired with a protein or healthy fat for sustained energy.

Have you tried this Banana-Pumpkin Hormone-Supporting Loaf?
Let me know how it turned out in the comments below! For more hormone-balancing, cycle-supportive recipes and holistic wellness inspiration, explore my other nourishing creations or visit my shop for herbal blends and self-care tools to support your natural rhythm.

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