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Get ready to enjoy the best of both worlds with this Pumpkin Banana Bread! Combining banana bread’s sweet, moist texture with the warm pumpkin spices, this recipe is the ultimate fall-inspired treat.
Each slice is flavorful, making it perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or a cozy dessert on a chilly day.
Yield: 10-12 slices
Pumpkin Banana Bread
This Pumpkin Banana Bread combines the best of banana bread and pumpkin flavors, with warm spices and a tender, moist texture. It's perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting treat.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, melted butter (or oil), granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover it with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the Pumpkin Banana Bread warm or at room temperature.
Pumpkin Banana Bread brings together the rich, moist flavors of bananas and pumpkin in a deliciously spiced loaf.
Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert, each slice is filled with cozy autumn flavors that make this recipe a must-try!
