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Easy One-Bowl Banana Pumpkin Bread

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A moist, flavorful fall bread made with ripe bananas and pumpkin puree. This simple one-bowl recipe requires minimal cleanup and delivers a tender, comforting loaf perfect for any time of year.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1.5 cups mashed)
  • 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Gently stir with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. If using, gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Check for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture. Pumpkin puree should be 100% pure, not pie filling. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, substitute eggs with flax eggs.

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