Easy Pumpkin Banana Bread

Crisp morning breezes, a warm cup of coffee, and notes of cinnamon drifting through the kitchen make for the perfect fall morning. This pumpkin banana bread has a super moist and tender center. Spread some butter over the top for an even richer flavor or pair it with apple cider or a pumpkin spice latte for an even better experience!

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After the 4th of July I always get in the fall mood. LOL. And I’ve been craving all things pumpkin, so I decided to make a loaf of this bread with my toddler the other day. It’s been a little while since me and my toddler baked. The summer has been so busy. I forget how much I love baking when I don’t do it as much. I also forget how messy baking is with a toddler. LOL. But I wouldn’t want it any other way. Soon enough I’ll have two toddlers helping me bake and I can’t wait!

I’m looking forward to fall baking and all the fun recipes I’ll be sharing. After taking a little time off, I realized I still love blogging just as much as I thought and sharing my recipes and life as a mom, but I just need to prioritize things a little differently. I’m excited to be back and for all the fun things to come!

Pumpkin Banana Bread – The Perfect Fall Treat

Pumpkin banana bread feels like a cozy weekend morning wrapped in a fuzzy blanket. The sweetness of this bread pairs perfectly with the spicey pumpkin for the perfect autumn treat. Just the smell of this bread will make your neighbors jealous and maybe even knock on the door. Whether you’re having a slice for breakfast with your warm latte or sneaking it for a late-night snack this pumpkin banana bread will surely be a favorite fall treat!

Ingredients For Pumpkin Banana Bread

This recipe requires staple ingredients that you most likely will already have in your pantry and fridge.

• Ripe Bananas
• Unsalted Butter
• Granulated Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• Milk
• Pumpkin Puree
• All-Purpose Flour
• Baking Soda
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• All Spice
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Salt

How To Make Pumpkin Banana Bread

Here I’ll give you step by step instructions on how to make pumpkin banana bread. Down below you’ll find a recipe card where you can print the recipe if you would like!

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl mash, the bananas with a fork or potato masher. Set aside. Using a hand or stand mixer or a fork mix together the mashed bananas, melted butter, pumpkin puree, and eggs until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until fully combined. Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, all spice, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until everything is fully combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Allow the bread to cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pan. Slice and enjoy!

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Banana Bread

Here are some of the things you will love about this pumpkin banana bread.

• Delicious & Easy: The richness of the pumpkin combined with the sweet banana flavor makes this bread have a very unique and bold flavor. It’s easy to make and even easier to eat. You’ll have a hard time saying no to a second slice!
• Warm Fall Spices: While making this pumpkin banana bread you’ll be lucky enough for your whole house to be filled with an autumn aroma. The spices leave your home smelling warm, sweet, and nostalgic. Leaving you in the perfect fall mood.
• Easy to Make: While you can use a hand mixer to blend everything together you really don’t HAVE to. All you really need is a bowl and a fork making for an easy fall treat on one of those rainy fall mornings.
• Versatile Treat: This bread makes great for breakfast, dessert, or simply for a cozy snack. It’s yummy if you toast it or eat it right out of the pan.
• Customizable: Add in your favorite nuts, chocolate chips, or even swirl some cream cheese in the batter before baking to make this the ultimate pumpkin banana bread. There are so many options to choose from!

Variations And Swaps

Pumpkin banana bread is completely versatile. And there are tons of fun options to change things up if you’d like.

• All-Purpose Flour– 1:1 gluten free flour or whole wheat flour to add in some extra fiber.
• Sugar- For a more natural option use coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
• Butter- For a lighter loaf you can use coconut oil or olive oil. Applesauce is also a good option.
• Eggs- Use flax seed eggs and water for a great vegan option.

Pumpkin banana bread is super delicious, and it tastes just like fall baked into a loaf. As soon as the loaf hits the oven your whole house smells like a magical autumn dream. It’s the perfect thing to make when you have those bananas going bad on your counter. Each bite will melt in your mouth. Whether you’re cuddled with a blanket on the couch or sitting out on your porch on a chilly fall evening this bread will not disappoint.

I hope you give this pumpkin banana bread a try! Both baby boy and my toddler loved it. It’s the perfect fall treat! If you try it out tag me in your photos on social media, I’d love to see how yours turned out!!

Questions for you!

1. Have you ever tried pumpkin banana bread?
2. Do you have any fall baking traditions?
3. What’s your all-time favorite fall treat?