Description
This Pumpkin Banana Bread is a delightful treat packed with flavor from pumpkin puree and ripe bananas. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, making it a must-try for homemade comfort food lovers!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (248g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (119g) vegetable oil
- ¾ cup (180g) pumpkin puree
- 2 medium overripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray or greasing and flouring it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set the mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and mashed overripe bananas using either a wooden spoon, spatula, or mixer.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, then mix in the dry ingredient blend until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to slice and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
Make sure your bananas are overripe for the best sweetness and flavor in the bread.
Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg