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Old-Fashioned Banana Pumpkin Bread: Easy Fall Recipe

  • Author: Miranda
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 loaves (24 slices) 1x

Description

A moist, spiced banana pumpkin bread that uses a simple one-bowl method. This reliable recipe balances natural sweetness from ripe bananas and pumpkin puree with warm fall spices for a tender, comforting loaf.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
  • 1 cup (240g) pure pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • Optional: 1 cup walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 9×5 loaf pans with parchment paper, leaving an overhang, and grease lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Whisk until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  9. Let loaves cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Ensure baking soda and powder are fresh for proper rise. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture. This bread freezes well for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 250
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: banana pumpkin bread, fall baking, easy bread recipe, moist pumpkin bread, one bowl bread, autumn recipes

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