Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Pumpkin Banana Bread, a delightful fusion of ripe bananas and rich pumpkin puree. This cozy bread is not only incredibly moist but also infused with a blend of spices that elevate its flavor profile, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips, this recipe is ideal for any occasion — especially during the fall season. Enjoy it plain, warm from the oven, or topped with butter for a comforting treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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 tsp vanilla extract
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir 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 ground cloves.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. If desired, stir in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 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 (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg