The combination of pumpkin and banana are wonderful together in this whole wheat pumpkin banana bread. This whole wheat quick bread is the best of both worlds!
I have been on a banana bread baking mission lately. I wanted to try something a little different and make whole wheat pumpkin banana bread. The pumpkin and banana flavors are super complimentary in this bread. It is a sweet but not overly sweet banana bread with a fantastic mix of rich flavors.
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Pumpkin AND banana?!
Yep, pumpkin and banana! Needless to say, I’m a huge fan of both pumpkin and banana bread. The banana and pumpkin flavors along with the whole wheat flour really compliment each other in this recipe. What’s better than getting ready for fall with everything pumpkin and combining a classic staple like banana bread? Nothing, at all! It is a great combination.
Can I use frozen bananas?
Of course, frozen bananas are fantastic for making banana bread. I love freezing bananas to use for smoothies or banana bread.
Can I add nuts to this pumpkin banana bread recipe?
If desired, adding a ½ cup of walnuts or pecans would be a delicious addition to this recipe.
Other quick bread recipes:
- Molasses Banana Bread
- Buttermilk and Honey Banana Bread
- Cast Iron Skillet Banana Bread
- Amish Pumpkin Bread
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Banana Bread
Equipment
- loaf pan 9 x 5 inch
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed with a fork
- 4 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, brown sugar, and salt).
- Next mix in the butter, pumpkin, and honey. Note that the melted butter should be cooled or it will scramble the eggs in the next step.
- Add the vanilla, sour cream, and eggs.
- Mix well with a hand mixer for about three minutes.
- Bake in a greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
Raisa Mia says
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it over the weekend! Thank you for sharing.
Melinda Cummings says
I think my family would really like this, and the yellow cake mix banana bread looks good.
SundaeSundayblog says
I bet this is so good. Two of my favorites together. Oh my goodness!! I am pretty sure my family will eat this.
julie says
I also love pumpkin and banana breads. I’m always trying new recipes! I do eat a gluten free diet. I have found that in many recipes you can exchange GF flour with other flours and have a good result. Sounds yummy!
Ashley Greenwood says
I am so happy that you posted a pumpkin bread recipe because just the other day I was wondering if it is too soon for pumpkin things….(: I can’t wait to try this!
Two Pink Peonies says
Yay, I’m glad to hear you are also a pumpkin fan.
Mae says
I too love pumpkin and banana bread! Now, this two combined sounds so delicious! I’d love to give this recipe a try!
ghada says
i always search about healthy recipes special that i use it whole wheat flour , for that i give it chance to try this bread recipe , thanks for share
Mama Bear Finance says
This sounds like a delicious recipe for the whole family! What do you recommend for drinks to go with this bread? 🙂
Jen says
I’ve never had pumpkin and banana bread combined, but pumpkin bread is one of my favorite fall sweet treats! Now I’m craving it.
Two Pink Peonies says
Pumpkin bread is so good! I think if you like pumpkin bread you’d like this pumpkin banana bread.