Description
Pumpkin Banana Bread is the ultimate cozy treat that perfectly marries the flavors of ripe bananas and pumpkin puree. This easy-to-make loaf is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. With its warm spices and moist texture, it fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma as it bakes. Enjoy a slice on its own or elevate it with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite toppings. Perfect for fall gatherings or a comforting day at home, this delicious bread will leave everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then mix in pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. If desired, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 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
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg