Description
A rich, moist banana bread blended with pumpkin purée, warm spices, and a touch of brown sugar—perfect for fall or any cozy day.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 medium bananas mashed
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add mashed bananas and pumpkin puree. Mix to combine.
5. Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in walnuts if using.
7. Pour batter into pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra richness, add 1/4 cup Greek yogurt.
Top with streusel or cream cheese glaze for a festive twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Quick Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Best Pumpkin Banana Bread, Fall Bread, Banana Pumpkin Loaf