Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Pumpkin Banana Bread, a delightful treat that perfectly marries the rich flavors of pumpkin and ripe bananas. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also results in a moist, aromatic loaf that captures the essence of fall with its blend of spices. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with friends, this comforting bread can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with toppings like cream cheese or nut butter.
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 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas and mix in pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing. Add nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the 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 (approximately 86g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg