Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Pumpkin Banana Bread, a delightful blend of ripe bananas and spiced pumpkin that makes for the perfect treat any time of the day. Whether you’re enjoying it for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert, this moist and flavorful loaf is sure to please. With its easy-to-follow recipe and customizable options, including chocolate chips or walnuts, you’ll find yourself reaching for this delicious bread during fall gatherings and cozy mornings alike.
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
- 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 with 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 without overmixing. Stir in optional nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg