Fall season means warm spices, pumpkins and squash, apples, and pears! Whether you’re craving a cozy pumpkin dessert or looking for ideas for Thanksgiving, I’ve got you covered. This banana bread with pumpkin spice and purée is moist, aromatic, and full of flavor. It takes just 10–15 minutes to prepare the batter, then you can sit back and let the oven do all the work.
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Why you should try my recipe
- Easy to prepare, even for inexperienced bakers.
- Not too sweet compared to other cakes.
- You can add extra ingredients for flavor and texture, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins.
- Freezable, so you’ll always have a little treat on hand or something to serve when expecting company.
- A great way to use up those overripe bananas you’re about to throw away.
- Perfect with your coffee or tea, or as a dessert after a meal.
- Makes enough slices for a big family.
Ingredients & How-to
To make this easy pumpkin spices banana bread we are going to need all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin spice, sugar, light olive oil, baking soda, salt, eggs, pumpkin purée and bananas.
- Oil: I’m using light olive oil for baking that doesn’t have a strong taste like extra virgin. You could also use a good quality vegetable oil of your choice.
- Pumpkin spice: You can use store-bought pumpkin spice or make your own by mixing 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ginger powder, ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves.
- Pumpkin purée: Pumpkin purée gives the banana bread more flavor and makes it really moist.
- Bananas: I’m using overripe bananas that will add sweetness to the cake and a stronger banana flavor.
For full quantities check the recipe down below.
01. I start by mixing the sugar and eggs until they become fluffy and foamy, about 1-2 minutes. You can use either a hand mixer or a stand mixer for this.
02. Then I add the pumpkin purée, oil, mashed bananas, salt and baking soda. I continue mixing until all combined.
03. Finally, it’s time for the dry ingredients. I add the flour, baking powder, pumpking spice and mix everything with a spatula until it’s incorporated.
04. You can use either a spatula or a mixer for this step. I prefer using a spatula to avoid overmixing the batter, as that can make the cake turn out denser.
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An aluminum loaf tin that is easy to clean and I use for loaf cakes and brioche.
Buy On Amazon05. I like adding some chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor and texture. If you prefer, you can skip the chocolate and use raisins or chopped nuts instead. I usually mix in about half a cup of chocolate chips and save a handful to sprinkle on top before baking.
06. Then, I brush a loaf tin with a little oil and line it with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the pumpkin spice banana bread once baked. I empty the batter into the tin and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top. Now it’s ready for the oven!
Tips
- Beat the sugar and eggs until nice and fluffy before adding the other ingredients.
- Make sure the oven is fully preheated before placing the banana bread in.
- Let the cake cool down for 5-10 minutes so it’s easier to cut.
- Mash the bananas well before adding them to the batter to ensure a smooth texture and avoid any lumps.
Serving suggestions
We love enjoying a slice of this pumpkin spice banana bread with a warm cup of coffee or tea. It also makes a lovely dessert with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream after a meal.
Storage
If you have any leftovers of this pumpkin spice banana bread, store them in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within 4–5 days. It also freezes beautifully for up to 2 months. I like to slice it and place a piece of parchment paper between each slice. That way, you can easily grab one slice from the freezer and let it thaw or warm it up in the microwave for a few seconds.
FAQ
Yes, it's very easy to make your own pumpkin spice at home. You just need 4 spices to have in hand. Combine in a bowl one teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves and ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
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Recipe
Banana Bread With Pumpkin Spice & Purée
This banana bread with pumpkin spice and purée is so easy to make, and it will fill your kitchen with cozy fall aromas. Enjoy it with your morning coffee or tea, or serve it as a dessert with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
5.0 from 1 votes
15 servings
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup / 110gr sugar
- ½ cup light olive oil
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup / 250gr pumpkin purée
- 2 ½ cups / 315gr all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- ½ cup (90gr) chocolate chips
Equipment
- loaf tin (paid link)
- electric hand mixer (paid link)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C.
- In a bowl, add the sugar and eggs, one at a time. With a hand or stand mixer, mix the as you add the eggs until it's fluffy and foamy.
- Add the olive oil, mashed bananas, baking soda, pinch of salt and pumpkin purée. Mix until all combined for a minute or two.
- Add the flour, baking powder and pumpkin spice. With a spatula, mix until the flour is incorporated.
- Add the chocolate chips (if using any), keeping about a handful for sprinkling at the top.
- Add parchment paper to the bottom and sides of a loaf tin. Tranfer the batter to the tin.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- You could use raisins or chopped nuts instead of chocolate chips.
- You could use light olive oil or a vegetable oil of your choice.
- Leave the pumpkin banana bread to cool down completely before cutting it into slices.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days or in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Nutrition Info (per serving)
I am not a nutritionist. The nutrition information has been calculated using an on-line calculator, and is intended for information and guidance purposes only. If the nutrition information is important to you, you should consider calculating it yourself, using your preferred tool.
Julia
I really loved creating this pumpkin banana bread recipe for you! I hope you give it a try and enjoy it as much as I do. Don’t forget to leave a comment and a star rating below. I’d love to hear your feedback!