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A loaf of freshly baked pumpkin banana bread with slices arranged on a wooden cutting board.

Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe

Pumpkin Banana Bread combines ripe bananas with spiced pumpkin for a moist, flavorful loaf. Easy to make and perfect for fall, this recipe is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 235
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1/2 cup oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Loaf Pan (9x5-inch)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Freezes well for up to 2 months.
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