Pumpkin Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 c. Unbleached All-purpose Flour
- 2 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp. Ginger
- 1/2 tsp. Cloves
- 1/4 tsp. Freshly Grated Nutmeg
- 1 c. Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 c. Lightly Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 2/3 c. Vegetable Oil
- 3 Eggs
- 1 c. Canned Pumpkin Puree
- 1 c. Mashed Ripe Banana
- 1 c. Chopped Pecans
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease two loaf pans, (8x4 or 9x5).
- 2
Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and spices together. In another bowl, beat sugars, oil, and eggs until combined. Add pumpkin and banana; mix well. Stir in flour mixture. Fold in pecans.
- 3
Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. If the tops are browning more than you’d like, tent with foil towards the end of baking.
- 4
Cool in pans for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge and pop out of pans. Cool on a wire cooling rack.
- 5
Serve warm or at room temperature. Wrap bread in foil to store.
Pumpkin Banana Bread
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About this Recipe
If you crave the comforting aroma of freshly baked goods, this Pumpkin Banana Bread is about to become your new favorite. It’s a delightful fusion of two classic quick breads, bringing warmth and sweetness to any day.
This recipe brilliantly marries the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the comforting familiarity of ripe banana, enhanced by a generous blend of autumn spices. The result is a wonderfully moist quick bread that’s simple to prepare yet delivers complex, satisfying flavors you’ll want to revisit again and again.
Prepare your senses for a truly inviting experience. Each slice of this Pumpkin Banana Bread offers a tender, moist crumb, bursting with the mellow sweetness of banana and the subtle, creamy notes of pumpkin puree. The warming spices—cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and freshly grated nutmeg—weave through every bite, creating a cozy flavor profile perfect for a cool morning or an afternoon treat. The chopped pecans add a welcome textural contrast and a nutty richness, elevating this quick bread beyond the ordinary.
While this recipe shines as written, you can easily adjust the nuts to your preference. Feel free to swap the chopped pecans for walnuts, or even a mix of both, depending on what you have in your pantry. For a deeper flavor, you could lightly toast your chosen nuts before adding them to the batter.
This versatile quick bread is perfect for a cozy breakfast with your morning coffee or tea, a satisfying afternoon snack, or even a light dessert. Serve it plain, or with a smear of butter or cream cheese for an extra special treat.