Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

This delightful pumpkin spice banana bread combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas with warm pumpkin spice, creating a moist and flavorful loaf that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s an ideal treat for fall, but delicious enough to enjoy year-round.

The recipe is simple and requires just a few ingredients, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Enjoy the comforting aroma of pumpkin spice wafting through your kitchen as this bread bakes!

Easy Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread Recipe

This pumpkin spice banana bread features a perfect blend of mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, and a mix of warm spices, resulting in a tender and aromatic loaf. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 1 loaf, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, and flour.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your delicious pumpkin spice banana bread!