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Delicious slices of walnut-speckled Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe on a white plate.

Delicious Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe: A Fall Favorite

This delicious pumpkin banana bread recipe combines the comforting flavors of fall with the sweetness of bananas, perfect for a cozy treat. Made with warm spices and optional walnuts, it's a delightful addition to any seasonal gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice *
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 medium bananas mashed
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring it.
Mixing
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Stir the mashed bananas and pumpkin puree into the wet ingredient mixture.
  4. Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, then stir in the chopped nuts.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the top feels firm to the touch.

Notes

Ensure you use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best results. The optional walnuts add a nice crunch, but can be omitted if preferred. For an extra moist bread, avoid overmixing the batter.