Description
This Pumpkin Banana Bread combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and banana in a moist and delicious quick bread. Perfect for fall baking or anytime you need a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Add optional ingredients: Fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This bread tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
- For a lighter version, substitute applesauce for half of the oil.
- Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
