Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe
This Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Bread is a moist and flavorful treat combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and pumpkin puree with warm autumn spices. Enhanced with generous chocolate chips, this bread is perfect for cozy fall mornings or as a comforting snack. Made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, it’s a delightful twist on classic banana bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 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 cloves (optional)
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or oil, or line it with parchment paper to ensure the bread releases easily after baking.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree and mashed bananas. Add the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well blended.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves if using. This mixture brings the warm, spiced flavors into the bread.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently just until incorporated; it’s okay if a few lumps remain, as overmixing can make the bread dense.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula. For extra chocolatey goodness, sprinkle some additional chocolate chips on top before baking.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Substitute coconut oil with vegetable oil for a neutral flavor.
- You can omit cloves if you prefer less spice.
- Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to a week.
- Freezes well: wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
Keywords: pumpkin bread, banana bread, chocolate chip bread, autumn bread, pumpkin banana bread, spiced bread
