0 4 Published Sep 04, 2024, Updated Sep 29, 2024 It’s the perfect recipe to make when you’re craving banana bread, but are also wanting something with cozy fall flavors. Now you don’t have to choose between the two! I love serving a slice for breakfast topped with nut butter alongside these egg white bites for some protein and my pumpkin spice latte because you can never have too much pumpkin, am I right?! For those warmer fall mornings I’ll usually make my pumpkin cream cold brew instead. The combo is so good! I can’t wait for you to try this one.
whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour – this forms the base of your bread. I love using whole wheat pastry flour because it adds a bit of extra nutrition while keeping the texture light and tender. All-purpose flour works just as well if that’s what you have on hand. pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon – essential for that cozy, fall flavor. The combination of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon brings out the best in both the pumpkin and banana. baking powder and baking soda – these help the bread rise, giving it that perfect fluffy texture. eggs – provides structure and helps the bread rise. pumpkin puree – pumpkin puree adds moisture and that classic pumpkin flavor we all love. Make sure you’re using pure pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling, which is loaded with sugar. You can use store-bought or make homemade pumpkin puree. mashed bananas – you can’t have banana bread without the bananas! These add natural sweetness and help keep the bread tender (just make sure they are extra ripe). maple syrup – my favorite natural sweetener! This adds a lovely depth of flavor while complementing the pumpkin and banana perfectly. melted oil – a little bit of healthy fat keeps the bread moist and adds richness. coconut sugar – the less-processed upgrade for granulated sugar or brown sugar. chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips – this is totally optional, but if you want to add something extra you could mix in some chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans or almonds or for something more decadent mix in some chocolate chips.
Find the full ingredient list with measurements in the recipe card below.
How to Make Pumpkin Banana Bread
How to Store
After your pumpkin banana bread has completely cooled either wrap it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil or store it in an airtight container on your countertop for 3-4 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week. If you want to store it for longer, you can store this loaf in the freezer for up to 3 months! You can freeze the full loaf or pre-slice it for easy serving when you’re ready to thaw and enjoy. To thaw, place bread in the fridge overnight, at room temperature or defrost in the microwave or toaster oven.
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Be sure to check out the full collection of pumpkin recipes and all my quick bread recipes here on EBF.
