Pumpkin Banana Bread
If you’ve got a few spotty bananas on the counter, don’t toss them.. transform them. This Pumpkin Banana Bread is the coziest kind of fall magic: warm spices, sweet pumpkin and rich banana all swirling together in one perfectly moist loaf. The smell alone is worth it… but that first bite? Pure heaven.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 471kcal
Equipment
- Loaf pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened (1 stick)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x5 loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), combine the butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla and beat until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well. Gradually add to the butter mixture and beat on medium-low speed until just combined. Stir in the pumpkin and bananas.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading in an even layer. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top, if desired. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let sit in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and serving.
Notes
- Use a trusted gluten free flour if needed.
- Make sure you are using pure pumpkin purée and not pumpkin pie filling. You don't want too much pumpkin spice flavor.
- Be sure to use in-date, fresh baking soda and baking powder for best rise results. Also, these two ingredients are not the same and are not equally interchangeable.
- Use your favorite add-ins like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or extra banana slices or other fresh fruit.
- Allowing the bread to cool completely to room temperature will ensure that it keeps its shape, but it is best served just a little bit warm.
- This bread is best served solo or with a simple pat of butter.
- If you feel your bread is dry after baking, you can top it with a drizzle of this Simple Icing Glaze.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 5266IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg
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