Description
This moist and flavorful Pumpkin Banana Bread combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the warm, festive spices of pumpkin pie. A perfect quick bread for fall, it’s easy to make and ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack, with optional walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture and taste.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread dense.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare to Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake: Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing to maintain its texture and prevent crumbling.
Notes
- For the best extra moisture and sweetness, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.
- This bread can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature wrapped tightly for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftover bread for up to 2 months wrapped well in plastic and foil.
- Enjoy slices with a smear of butter or cream cheese for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
