Pumpkin Banana Loaf
Bake the perfect Pumpkin Banana Loaf moist, flavorful, and easy to make A delicious blend of pumpkin spice and banana for a cozy homemade treat.
Ingredients
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil for a lighter taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar (or honey for a healthier option)
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for extra texture
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. You can also line the pan with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the loaf later.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Use a whisk or spoon to stir everything until it’s smooth and well incorporated. This will give you a rich, creamy base that makes your loaf moist and flavorful.
Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. The spices in this step really give the loaf that cozy, fall aroma—cinnamon and nutmeg are the stars here!
Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently. It’s important not to overmix; you just want everything to come together smoothly. Overmixing can lead to a dense loaf, and we want it light and fluffy!
Add sugar: Stir in the sugar (or honey, if you’re using it) until well combined. This will sweeten the loaf just the right amount and give it that irresistible golden color.
Optional add-ins: Here’s your chance to get creative! If you’re adding any extras like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit, fold them in gently now.
Pour the batter into the loaf pan: Smooth the top with a spatula to ensure an even bake. The batter should fill the pan about 3/4 of the way up.
Bake to perfection: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. The top should be golden and slightly cracked—this means it’s perfectly baked.
Cool before serving: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps it set and makes slicing easier. Trust me, the wait is worth it!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 160mg
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 15g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin A: 80% DV
- Vitamin C: 6% DV
- Iron: 6% DV