Banana Pumpkin Bread – Cozy and Spiced: The Perfect Bread for Fall

• 8 tbsp unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
• 2 medium bananas, mashed (about 3/4 cup)
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch (23×13cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugars, spices, salt, pumpkin puree, mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

3. 3

   Combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a fine mesh sieve placed over the bowl with the wet ingredients. Sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold gently with a rubber spatula. Fold in the chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Run a butter knife down the center to ensure even rising.

5. 5

   Bake for 48–55 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick at 48 minutes—moist crumbs are fine, but there should be no wet batter. For me, around 50 minutes of baking typically works well.

6. 6

   Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack. Serve and enjoy!