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Pumpkin Banana Bread

Pumpkin Banana Bread: The Best Easy Recipe for Fall Baking

Delicious Pumpkin Banana Bread is perfect for fall baking, combining the flavors of pumpkin and banana in a moist loaf.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups mashed ripe banana (about 2-3 bananas)
  • 1 cups pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparing the Batter

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the mashed banana and pumpkin puree to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • If using nuts, fold them into the batter.

Baking Process

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
  • Bake for 55-70 minutes, checking for doneness with a skewer.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for sweetness. Don’t overmix the batter and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword banana bread, easy recipe, Fall Baking, Pumpkin Banana Bread, Pumpkin Recipe, quick bread
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