This Pumpkin Banana Bread is everything you want in a fall-inspired quick bread—moist, lightly sweet, and warmly spiced. Made with ripe bananas and pumpkin puree, this loaf is the perfect balance of cozy flavors and healthy ingredients. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, it’s a seasonal favorite you’ll want to bake again and again.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white whole wheat flour (or sub with more all-purpose flour)
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed
- ½ cup canned or homemade pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter)
- ½ cup light brown sugar (dark brown sugar works too)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins:
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (or use chocolate chips for a nut-free version)
How to Make Pumpkin Banana Bread
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