on Oct 07, 2015, Updated Nov 13, 2022 45 Comments Looking for more easy bread recipes? You’ll love my banana bread recipe, apple muffins, and blueberry muffins. My pumpkin banana bread recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, a snack or even dessert. The best part, it isn’t overly banana flavored, nor is it overly pumpkin flavored.
What We Love About This Recipe
Easy recipe. This recipe comes together quickly for a delicious treat! Amazing flavor. The flavors are perfectly balanced in this recipe. Great for sharing. This recipe makes two loaves. While you could freeze one (which I also love to do!), it is great for sharing with friends and neighbors!
Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe
I’ve divided the ingredients into two sections. One for the bread and the second for the vanilla bean glaze. The glaze is optional but highly recommended.
Pumpkin Banana Bread Ingredients
bananas – use very ripe bananas in this recipe.sugar – I use granulated sugar, but use your favorite sugar you use for baking.pumpkin puree – I love to make my own puree, but store-bought works perfectly.self-rising flour – If you don’t have self-rising, I’ve included the link to make your own homemade. eggs – I use large eggs. Allow them to come to room temperature so that they mix more fully.vanilla extract – Homemade is my preference but use your favorite pure vanilla extract.ground cinnamon salt
Pumpkin Banana Bread Instructions
Prep. Preheat oven and prepare two loaf pans by greasing or spraying with baker’s spray. Mix. Mix bananas and sugar with an electric mixer until well-blended. Add pumpkin puree and mix until creamy. Add flour, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt and mix until smooth. Divide the batter between the loaf pans. Bake. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Serve. Top with the vanilla bean glaze (optional) and serve or store.
Vanilla Bean Glaze Recipe
Ingredients
confectioner’s sugarvanilla bean paste – you can also use vanilla extract if you do not have vanilla bean paste.heavy cream – you can also substitute with your favorite dairy-free if needed. More sugar may be needed to arrive at the proper consistency if the milk is thinner than the cream. salt
Instructions
Add all ingredients for making the vanilla bean glaze to a small bowl and whisk until smooth. If too thick, add more heavy cream. If too thin, add more confectioner’s sugar.
How to Store and Freeze Pumpkin Banana Bread
To store. Store covered on the counter for up to a week. To freeze. Allow to cool completely, then wrap well with plastic wrap, followed by foil. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months. To serve from frozen. Allow to thaw covered on the counter. Then slice and serve. Enjoy!Robyn xo Originally published September 2013.
