Ingredients
– 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
– 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar, packed
– ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus a handful for topping, optional)
Instructions
Creating this Delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is easy if you follow these step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay!
5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top of the batter.
6. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. If you reserved chocolate chips, sprinkle them on the top.
7. Bake: Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool Down: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and Enjoy: After cooling, slice the bread and serve it warm or at room temperature. The flavors will deepen as it sits!
This simple process ensures that you create a loaf that is full of flavor and incredibly moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g