Description
Pumpkin Banana Bread is a delightful fusion of flavors that captures the essence of comfort food. This moist, spiced bread combines ripe bananas with pumpkin puree, creating a warm and inviting treat perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a sweet dessert at gatherings, each slice is bursting with flavor. This recipe is easy to follow and offers the option to customize with nuts or chocolate chips, making it a versatile addition to your fall baking repertoire. With its nutritious ingredients, this bread not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also provides fiber and vitamins, making it a healthier choice for all.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix in pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter (or coconut oil), brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. If desired, stir in optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg