JESSICA MCCALLA
RECIPES FOR everyday LIFE
Slightly pumpkin-y, a little banana-y, and all around delicious. The original family recipe I adapted this from says that you can make two loaves, one for you, one for a friend, or both for you – no judgement here. I’ve been making one loaf in a 9×5 loaf pan. If you use a pan smaller than that, I do recommend splitting this into two pans to avoid overflow and a messy oven!
No worries about how to store this to keep it from going bad because it won’t last that long. Between my husband and my boys, I’m lucky if I even get a piece!! Okay, update – make two loaves – one for your family and one just for you (and hide it!).
Enjoy as as always, let me know you’ve tried it by tagging me on Instagram @jessicamccalla!
I love to see what you’re making!
xo, Jess
Pumpkin Banana Bread
Equipment
- 1 9×5 loaf pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup over ripe mashed bananas about 2 medium-large bananas
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp nonfat plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with unsalted butter, or line with parchment paper. If using a pan smaller than 9×5, this will make two loaves.
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until combined.
- Add the eggs and mix on low until combined.
- Add the bananas, pumpkin puree, and greek yogurt and mix on low.
- In a separate medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, except the nuts, add to the wet ingredients, and mix on low until just combined. Fold in the nuts by hand, if using.
- Pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake for an hour and fifteen minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. If using two loaf pans, check on the bread after 50 minutes and add 10 additional minutes at a time as needed.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
- Enjoy!
October 17, 2023
Pumpkin Banana Bread
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