🎃🍌 Pumpkin Banana Loaf: Cozy, Moist & Full of Fall Flavor
If you love banana bread and pumpkin spice, you’re going to fall in love with this Pumpkin Banana Loaf! It combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the cozy, spiced goodness of pumpkin for a loaf that’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk and spatula
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire rack
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 2–3 bananas
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add pumpkin puree, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until fully combined.
- Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. Stir just until no flour streaks remain—do not overmix.
- Step 4: Add Mix-Ins
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
- Step 5: Bake
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 6: Cool and Serve
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
💡 Tips for the Best Loaf Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better texture Don’t overmix—this keeps the loaf tender Check for doneness at 50 minutes—every oven varies Sprinkle oats, sugar, or nuts on top for extra texture
🔍 Nutrition Information (Estimated per slice – based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 230
- Carbs: 30g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 2g