Nothing says fall quite like the flavor of pumpkin. In my family, my Banana Pumpkin Bread recipe is one of their favorites.
I found it several years ago in the church cookbook from the Lutheran church in which I grew up. It has been a hit from our first hello.
It makes two or three 9 x 5 inch loaves and they don’t last long at my house (I always make three). I often keep two and give one away. I can’t say enough about how much we love this recipe!
Here it is:
3 c. sugar
1 c. oil
4 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
2 tsp. soda
3 1/2 c. flour
2/3 c. water
1 c. pumpkin
1 c. mashed bananas
1/2 cup nuts (optional) — I think pecans would be outstanding in this recipe!
Combine sugar, oil; add eggs. Beat until well-blended. Combine dry ingredients. Add alternating with water. Mix well. Add pumpkin, banana and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees (Fahrenheit) for 50 minutes in 2 or 3 (9 x 5 inch) pans.
**Note: I have always made three loaves by filling each pan 1/2 full. I have also discovered that baking in a glass pan works best. I have 2 glass pans and one non-stick metal pan. The glass ones always come out the best. (This doesn’t mean it will be a complete disaster when baked in a metal pan, I have just found that the loaves are cooked most evenly in a glass pan.)
Click here for a printable recipe.
Let me know if you try this recipe. I’d love to hear what you think!
Happy Baking!
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Hello, I’m visiting from Katherine’s Corner Blog Hop! This recipe sounds really delicious. I’ve been looking for a good pumpkin bread recipe so I’ll have to try this one! I’m pinning it on Pinterest so I don’t forget
Thanks for stopping by and for the pin!
That looks so amazingly good!!!
Helene in Between, formerly Do Dallas Cheap
banana and pumpkin together in one bread?? wow oh wow!
I know, right?!! Just banana or just pumpkin seem to be missing something to me now.
ditto Meg’s comment!! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Wishing you a beautiful weekend xo
Thanks for coming over! Hope you try the recipe!
Yum! This looks awesome! I totally agree about making it with pecans!
Lilly
ahh sorry, it’s your pal Lilly from Pancakes and Beet Juice. I didn’t know my pesky husband had logged in. )
I’m so glad that I’m following you! Great recipe, thanks for sharing!
Katie
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