Quick Pumpkin Banana Loaf in One Bowl
Warm up your home with the aroma of freshly baked Pumpkin Banana Loaf. A delightful treat for the whole family!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 large bananas
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add Moisture – Mix in 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream for a softer, richer loaf.
- Adjust Sweetness – Use ¾ cup sugar or half brown sugar for a balanced taste.
- Boost Spice – Increase cinnamon to 1 ½ tsp and add ¼ tsp ginger for depth.