Description
Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf that marries the classic tastes of pumpkin and banana. Enhanced with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this bread offers a comforting texture and taste that’s ideal for fall or anytime you crave a cozy, sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Nuts (Optional):
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
- Pour and Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake:
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.