Description
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread merges comforting autumn flavors with classic quick bread charm. Warm spices and ripe bananas create a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for enjoying with coffee or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a loaf pan with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice until evenly distributed.
- In a separate large bowl, blend butter and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes pale and airy.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition to ensure a smooth, homogeneous batter.
- Introduce vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and mashed bananas, stirring until the wet ingredients are completely integrated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to create an even surface and eliminate any air pockets.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60-70 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and dry.
- Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure, then carefully remove and place on a cooling rack.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean, precise cuts and optimal texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth creaming and better texture.
- Overripe bananas provide maximum sweetness and deeper flavor profile.
- Use fresh, high-quality spices to boost the pumpkin spice aroma and taste.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative that maintains moisture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg