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Moist Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe

Moist Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe for Soft Spiced Slices

Warm spices, ripe bananas, and pumpkin purée come together in this moist pumpkin banana bread recipe that delivers soft, tender slices every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 to 10 Slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2–3 bananas
  • ¾ cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a loaf pan with grease or parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt in a bowl to evenly distribute dry ingredients.
  3. In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, pumpkin purée, eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
  5. Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor variation.
  6. Pour batter into pan and bake for 55–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan briefly, then transfer to a rack and allow to cool completely before slicing for best texture.

Notes

  • Always use very ripe bananas to enhance sweetness and moisture naturally without needing extra sugar.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can lead to a dense loaf instead of a soft and tender crumb.
  • Cover the loaf loosely with foil if it browns too quickly to ensure even baking throughout.
  • Let the bread cool fully before slicing to maintain structure and prevent crumbling.