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Pumpkin Banana Bread: The Moistest Loaf You’ll Ever Bake

ByEmma

Who says you have to choose between pumpkin and banana bread? This recipe combines the best of both worlds—spiced pumpkin goodness and sweet creamy banana—all in one irresistibly moist loaf. Perfect for fall (or anytime you need a cozy treat) this bread is so good you’ll want to bake a double batch.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Ultra-moist texture (thanks to pumpkin and banana’s natural richness)
✅ Warm cozy spices that make your kitchen smell like heaven
✅ Easy to make—no fancy techniques just mix and bake
✅ Great for using up ripe bananas (we all have those forgotten ones right?)

Pro Tip: For extra decadence slather a warm slice with cream cheese or cinnamon honey butter.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s what makes this bread a superstar:

  • 1 cup mashed banana (about 2–3 ripe bananas)
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!)
  • 2 eggs room temp
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (for that caramel-like depth)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp pumpkin spice (or make your own with cinnamon nutmeg ginger and cloves)

Optional add-ins: Chocolate chips walnuts or a drizzle of caramel on top.

How to Make Pumpkin Banana Bread

(Yes it’s as easy as it sounds.)

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl mash bananas then whisk in pumpkin eggs melted oil/butter sugar and vanilla.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Gently fold in flour baking soda salt and spices until just combined (overmixing = tough bread).
  4. Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool: Let it rest in the pan for 10 mins then transfer to a wire rack. (Resist cutting into it immediately—it’ll be worth the wait!)

Pro Tip: Wrap leftovers in foil to keep them moist for days—if it lasts that long.

FAQs (Because We Know You’re Curious)

Can I use frozen bananas?
Absolutely! Thaw them first and drain any excess liquid.

Can I make this gluten-free?
Swap all-purpose flour for a 1:1 GF blend—just check the batter isn’t too thick.

Why is my bread dense?
Overmixing or too much banana can weigh it down. Measure carefully!

Final Thoughts

This Pumpkin Banana Bread is the ultimate comfort food—moist flavorful and impossible to mess up. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just treating yourself it’s a guaranteed hit.

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