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Cozy Pumpkin Banana Bread for Fall

This cozy pumpkin banana bread blends ripe bananas with pumpkin to create a moist, tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Infused with a delicate hint of pumpkin pie spice, it fills your kitchen with the warm, inviting aromas of autumn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 4 ounces Butter
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Ripe Bananas mashed (the riper, the better)
  • 1/2 cup Canned Pumpkin use plain pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice or use your own blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves

Equipment

  • Loaf pan or jumbo muffin tin
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Aluminum foil
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan or a jumbo muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of sugar and 4 ounces of butter until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter.
  3. Add 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in 2 mashed ripe bananas and 1/2 cup of canned pumpkin until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  7. Pour the thick batter into your prepared pan.
  8. Bake for about 60 minutes, checking around the 40-minute mark. If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This pumpkin banana bread is a versatile and comforting fall treat that can easily be customized to suit your taste. You can add mix-ins such as chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or pecans, or even try a cream cheese glaze for an extra touch of decadence. For a healthier twist, consider swapping white flour for whole wheat or reducing the sugar by using honey. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this bread pairs beautifully with a cup of chai tea or spiced apple cider.