Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Pumpkin Banana Bread, a delightful fusion of ripe bananas and creamy pumpkin puree. This cozy loaf is perfect for any occasion, whether as a comforting breakfast or a sweet afternoon snack. With its moist texture and rich flavors, this easy-to-make recipe brings the essence of fall right to your kitchen. Packed with nutrients from bananas and pumpkin, it’s a healthier alternative to traditional sweets—making it a guilt-free treat you’ll crave year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix in pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 148mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg