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    Pumpkin Banana Bread

    Published: Sep 9, 2022 by Aimee Mars · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Moist, sweet, and spiced — Pumpkin Banana Bread is the ultimate fall treat! It’s filled with bananas, pumpkin purée, and a hint of chocolate.

    Like so many others, pumpkin-flavored everything is one of my favorite parts of fall. I love using it in desserts like pumpkin crisp, as well as in savory dishes like my pumpkin chili. Pumpkin banana bread is just one more way to incorporate this fall-centric ingredient into your life.

    Pumpkin banana bread dusted with powdered sugar on a blue and white towel.

    Why This Recipe Works

    As the temperatures cool down, I can’t help but get excited about fall. I like summer just as much as the next person, but there’s something so special about this time of year. It also means comfort food is on the menu!

    Soups, stews, and other hot meals are slowly but surely making their way onto my weekly menu. And, I can’t help but think about all of the baked goods I’m going to whip up.

    Pumpkin has been on my mind and I’ve been experimenting with different ways to use it. I put a bit of pumpkin purée in my banana bread and boy, was I thrilled with the results!

    Ingredients Needed

    Pumpkin banana bread ingredients in various bowls.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Pumpkin Purée: Simply use pumpkin in a can that is available at most grocery stores. Check the label to ensure it is purée and not pie filling.
    • Bananas: Make sure to use ripe bananas. You’ll be able to tell that they’re perfect for banana pumpkin bread when you see a lot of little black and brown spots crop up.
    • Maple Syrup: I love the addition of maple syrup in this recipe. It adds a hint of caramel to the mix which I can’t get enough of.
    • Brown Sugar: Use brown sugar instead of white for this recipe. Like maple syrup, it boasts a caramel, toffee, and molasses-like flavor.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. Prep your materials. Before you get started, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan so that your pumpkin banana bread doesn’t stick.
    Pumpkin banana bread process steps 2 and 3.
    1. Assemble the wet ingredients. Place the bananas, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, brown sugar, oil, and eggs in a large bowl and mix to combine.
    2. Combine the dry ingredients. Using a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    Pumpkin banana bread process steps 4 and 5.
    1. Put everything together. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined — be careful not to overmix.
    2. Add the chocolate. Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter and pour them into the baking pan. Here, you may also sprinkle a little extra chocolate on top if you’d like.
    1. Bake. Place your baking pan in the oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let your banana pumpkin bread cool for at least 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Slice and enjoy!

    Storage and or Freezing Instructions

    • Make-ahead instructions: While I recommend eating this fresh out of the oven, you can make it up to 1-2 days in advance. Once it has cooled, remove the bread from the loaf pan and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Store it on your countertop.
    • Freezing instructions: You can store fully cooled pumpkin banana bread in the freezer for up to 3 months. Again, remove it from the baking dish and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Then, wrap it again in aluminum foil. To reheat, allow it to defrost in the fridge overnight. You can reheat it slice by slice in the microwave, or as a whole in your oven.
    • Storage instructions: Store your banana pumpkin bread in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap. It will keep for 1-2 days at room temperature and 5 days when you keep it in the fridge.
    Slice of pumpkin banana bread with butter on top.

    Recipe Notes and Tips

    • Use the same recipe for muffins. You can absolutely use this recipe to create pumpkin banana muffins instead of bread. Simply use a muffin tin instead of a loaf pan. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
    • A great way to use ripe bananas. This recipe is a great way to combat food waste. Instead of throwing away overly ripe bananas, use them in this banana pumpkin bread recipe.
    • Double the recipe and freeze for later. While you’re in the kitchen, why not make two loaves so that you always have one on hand? This is an especially good idea if you have a whole bunch of ripe bananas laying around.

    FAQs

    Why is my banana bread so dense and wet?

    You could end up with really dense results if you use too many bananas. Make sure to stick to the recipe card below and you shouldn’t have an issue.

    How do you keep pumpkin bread from sinking?

    Don’t over-mix the batter! It can cause your pumpkin banana bread to cave in and deflate.

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    Pumpkin Banana Bread

    Moist, sweet, and spiced — Pumpkin Banana Bread is the ultimate fall treat! It’s filled with bananas, pumpkin purée, and a hint of chocolate.
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 10 Servings
    Calories: 381kcal
    Author: Aimee Mars

    Equipment

    • 9×5 Loaf Pan
    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium Bananas mashed
    • 1⅓ cups Pumpkin Puree
    • ½ cup Maple Syrup
    • ½ cup Brown Sugar
    • ⅓ cup Oil
    • 2 large Eggs
    • 2½ cups Flour
    • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¾ cup Chocolate Chips plus more for top (both optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan so that your pumpkin banana bread doesn’t stick.
    • Place the bananas, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, brown sugar, oil, and eggs in a large bowl and mix to combine.
    • Using a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined — be careful not to overmix.
    • Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter and pour it into the baking dish. Here, you may also sprinkle a little extra chocolate on top if you’d like.
    • Place your baking dish in the oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let your banana pumpkin bread cool for at least 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Slice and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Use the same recipe for muffins. You can absolutely use this recipe to create pumpkin banana muffins instead of bread. Simply use a muffin tin instead of a loaf pan. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
    • A great way to use ripe bananas. This recipe is a great way to combat food waste. Instead of throwing away overly ripe bananas, use them in this banana pumpkin bread recipe.
    • Double the recipe and freeze for later. While you’re in the kitchen, why not make two loaves so that you always have one on hand? This is an especially good idea if you have a whole bunch of ripe bananas laying around.
     

    Storage and or Freezing Instructions

    • Make-ahead instructions: While I recommend eating this fresh out of the oven, you can make it up to 1-2 days in advance. Once it has cooled, remove the bread from the loaf pan and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Store it on your countertop.
    • Freezing instructions: You can store fully cooled pumpkin banana bread in the freezer for up to 3 months. Again, remove it from the baking dish and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Then, wrap it again in aluminum foil. To reheat, allow it to defrost in the fridge overnight. You can reheat it slice by slice in the microwave, or as a whole in your oven.
    • Storage instructions: Store your banana pumpkin bread in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap. It will keep for 1-2 days at room temperature and 5 days when you keep it in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 5184IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg
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