Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe

Satisfyingly sweet, moist pumpkin banana nut bread with crunchy walnuts and pecans in every bite.

Course Breakfast, Breakfast & Snack, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 280

Author Alyssia Sheikh

Ingredients

½ cup avocado oil or light/extra light olive oil
⅔ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
2 eggs
½ cup canned pumpkin
½ cup mashed banana
¼ cup milk dairy or non-
1½ cups flour all-purpose, wheat or gluten-free*
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup chopped walnuts/pecans + ¼ cup for topping
pumpkin seeds for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven 350°F (180°C).
Prepare 8.5x4.5” or 9x5” loaf pan. (I prefer to line my loaf pan with parchment & spray with cooking spray.)
Beat together oil, sugars, eggs, pumpkin, banana, milk, and vanilla.
Separately, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add dry to wet and mix to combine.
Stir in chopped nuts.
Pour batter into pan. Add additional nuts and seeds on top, if desired.
Bake 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean in the middle of the loaf.
Cool completely before removing from pan and slicing.

Storage & Freezing:

Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
To freeze, make sure pumpkin bread loaf or slices are completely cooled. Wrap loaf or slices with plastic wrap or foil, then place into a freezer bag and freeze.
When ready to enjoy from frozen, transfer to the fridge to defrost overnight or allow to defrost at room temperature for a few hours. Feel free to reheat in the toaster oven or microwave!

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Notes

*Note on Gluten Free Flour:

The best option for this recipe is a 1-to-1 gluten free flour. My personal favorite is Cup 4 Cup’s gluten free multipurpose flour! Also, consider baking your gluten free loaf for an extra minute or a few to ensure that it’s cooked through. (If it’s underdone, it may crumble!)

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