As the seasons change and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing better than the comforting aroma of freshly baked spiced bread wafting through your home. This bread is wonderfully moist, flavorful, and packed with spices that bring warmth to every bite. It’s the perfect companion for cozy afternoons or as a delicious snack. Each slice is a celebration of fall, with its rich flavors making it an irresistible treat. Whether enjoyed with butter or on its own, this homey bread is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Banana Pumpkin Bread – Cozy and Spiced: The Perfect Bread for Fall
Ingredients
8 tbsp unsalted butter, that’s one stick, melted
2 medium bananas (to make 3/4 cup), mashed
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 TBSP vanilla
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cloves
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1 egg
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F. Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, sugars, spices, salt, pumpkin purée, mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Combine and Add Chocolate Chips: Combine flour, baking soda and baking powder in a fine mesh sieve placed on top of the bowl with the wet ingredients. Sift dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold gently with a rubber spatula. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill and Prepare: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Run a butter knife down the center to ensure even rise.
- Bake: Bake for 38-43 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick at 38 minutes—moist crumbs are fine, but there should be no wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Serve and enjoy!
