Pumpkin Banana Bread

4.86 from 21 votes

If you love pumpkin then you are going to love this easy pumpkin banana bread recipe. It is super moist, packed with flavor and oh so easy to make.

Cook Time1 10

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Cost: $3.71, $0.31 per Servings

2 ripe bananas
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
⅓ cup oil
1 cup pure pumpkin (about 1/2 can - You can also easily make homemade canned pumpkin too.)
2 ½ cup flour
1 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease your loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine 2 ripe bananas, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar. Mix until the bananas are mashed and the mixture is well combined.
Add 2 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in ? cup oil and 1 cup pumpkin puree until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350 F for 70 to 80 minutes. Bread is done when a knife inserted comes out clean.

This pumpkin banana bread delivers just the right amount of sweet and moist.

Recipe Tips

Room Temperature Ingredients - Plan ahead and set your eggs out before mixing the ingredients together. They mix better with the other ingredients when they are at room temperature.
Bananas - They best time to make this bread is when you have ripe bananas. They are more flavorful and mash easily.
Pumpkin - When combining the ingredients, you will only use about a cup of the pumpkin and not the whole can.
Baking Bread - Check the bread after being in the oven for about an hour. Use a toothpick inserted to check to see if the center is cooked. If the top of the bread is getting to brown, feel free to top with a piece of foil. This way the center can finish cooking.
Cooling Bread - Once you have baked the bread, allow the bread to cool on a wire rack. Then the bread is ready to slice and serve topped with butter.

Variation Ideas

Chopped Nuts - Feel free to add in chopped nuts if you prefer. We recommend chopped walnuts or chopped pecans for texture and flavor.
Chocolate Chips - We love the combination of chocolate, banana and pumpkin. Add in mini chocolate chips for a delicious bread recipe. You may like this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread.
Dried Fruit - Dried fruit is always a delicious option in this bread recipe. Dried cranberries or dried apricots are a great addition.
Prepare Bread - This recipe will also work if you want to mini loaf pans or muffin pans. Cooking time will change but it is a great alternative than a regular loaf pan.
Muffins - This recipe can also be made into muffins by making in a cupcake pan.
Gluten-Free Flour - Feel free to use almond flour to make this recipe for a gluten free option.
Warm Flavors - Feel free to add in other spices or extract for added flavor. Add in a tsp of ginger, nutmeg or vanilla extract.