Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread

Grab those ripe bananas and let’s get baking!

What You’ll Need

For the Bread:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• ¾ cup canned pumpkin purée
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ tsp pumpkin spice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

For Toppings (Optional but amazing!):

• Maple glaze (powdered sugar + maple syrup + milk)
• Extra chopped pecans

Pro Tips

1. Use overripe bananas for extra sweetness and a softer texture.
2. Don’t overmix—stir just until combined for a tender crumb.
3. Let the bread cool completely before adding glaze.
4. For a healthier version, swap half the flour for whole wheat flour.
5. Make it dairy-free by using coconut oil instead of butter.

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spatula
• 9×5-inch loaf pan
• Cooling rack

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Bananas

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

Stir in the pumpkin purée, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chopped pecans if using.

Step 5: Pour into Loaf Pan

Pour the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and smooth the top.

Step 6: Bake the Bread

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-55 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool & Add Toppings

Let the bread cool completely before drizzling with maple glaze and adding extra pecans.

Leftovers & Storage

• Store at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread is ready! It’s cozy, soft, and packed with warm fall flavors, perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Enjoy! 🎃🍌✨