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
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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. :o)
I’m so glad that I’m following you! Great recipe, thanks for sharing!
Katie
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