Description
This delicious Banana Pumpkin Bread is moist and full of flavor, perfect for a snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces ripe bananas (use overripe ones for natural sweetness and moisture)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (adds flavor and moisture)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute half with whole wheat)
- 0 cups granulated sugar (use brown sugar for deeper flavor)
- 0 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (check freshness)
- 1 teaspoon salt (enhances flavors)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adds warmth)
- 2 pieces eggs (can substitute with flax eggs for vegan option)
- 0 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (adds crunch and nutrition)
- 0 cups chocolate chips (adds sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it lightly.
- Mash 2 ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix in 1 cup of pumpkin puree along with ½ cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of brown sugar. Stir well until combined.
- Add in 2 eggs and ⅓ cup of melted butter, blending thoroughly.
- Sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures gently until just incorporated; be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs.
- Use overripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg