Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe. Combining the warm spices of pumpkin pie and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, this moist loaf is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a wholesome snack. Its inviting aroma will fill your kitchen, making it a favorite for cozy gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, this bread can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with toppings like nut butter or cream cheese frosting. Plus, it freezes beautifully, allowing you to savor its deliciousness anytime.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 medium overripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and mashed bananas until smooth.
- Stir in eggs and vanilla until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just mixed—some lumps are fine.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow bread to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added moisture, use very ripe bananas. Feel free to substitute whole wheat flour for a healthier option. Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.