Description
Pumpkin Banana Bread combines the cozy flavors of ripe banana and earthy pumpkin with warm spices for the ultimate fall baking recipe.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2–3 bananas)
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt; set aside
3. In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated, then stir in vanilla extract
5. Add mashed banana and pumpkin puree to wet mixture and mix until just combined
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined; do not overmix
7. Fold in nuts, if using
8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly
9. Bake for 55–70 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs
10. Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and tender.
Nuts are optional but add a great crunch and flavor contrast.
For easy removal, line the loaf pan with parchment paper and leave an overhang.
This bread tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg