Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for a sweeter twist)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy this moist, spiced delight with coffee, tea, or on its own!
Would you like a cream cheese glaze or streusel topping to go with it?