Description
Pumpkin banana bread is the perfect fall treat, combining sweet bananas and rich pumpkin puree with warm spices for a delightful loaf. This easy-to-make recipe delivers a moist and flavorful bread, ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Each slice offers a comforting experience that brings warmth to cool days and smiles to gatherings. Enjoy your delicious creation warm or toasted with butter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil until creamy.
- In a third bowl, sift together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with nuts if desired.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg