Description
A cozy and delicious Pumpkin Chip Banana Bread that combines ripe bananas and pumpkin with a chocolatey twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (approx. 1 ½ cup)
- 1 large egg (room temp is best)
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons butter (melted and then cooled)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (dark chocolate preferred)
- ½ – 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing it well.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract with the bananas.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and pumpkin pie spice in another bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently.
- Add the chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy slices warm or cooled completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding nuts or dried fruits. The bread keeps well; it can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, banana bread, dessert recipe, fall baking, comfort food