Pumpkin Banana Bread
A moist and flavorful blend of banana and pumpkin, perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 servings)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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 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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in the pumpkin, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix. If you want to add a little crunch, stir in the optional walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor. Adjust spices to taste.
Find it online: https://junorecipes.com/pumpkin-banana-bread/