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Stacked slices of moist, walnut-filled pumpkin banana bread on a white plate with a teal napkin, perfect for a cozy pumpkin banana bread recipe.

Delicious Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe (Moist & Flavorful!)

This recipe yields a delightfully moist and flavorful pumpkin banana bread, perfect for a cozy treat. It combines the warm spices of pumpkin pie with the sweetness of ripe bananas for a comforting baked good.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 medium bananas mashed
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf Pan
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add Banana and Pumpkin
  1. Stir in the mashed bananas and pumpkin puree.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Carefully stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, then stir in the chopped nuts.
Bake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

For best results, ensure bananas are very ripe. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.