Description
Sweet Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Bread is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings warmth and happiness to any occasion. This moist loaf combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the earthy richness of pumpkin, all enhanced by indulgent dark chocolate chips. Whether served warm for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a dessert at gatherings, this easy-to-make bread promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for novice bakers and seasoned pros alike, it invites creativity with optional nuts or spices to suit your taste. Bake this comforting treat to enjoy with coffee, tea, or fresh fruit, making each slice a cozy experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 large egg
- 5 tbsp melted butter
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a bread pan.
- In a medium bowl, mash bananas and mix in egg, cooled butter, vanilla extract, pumpkin, and brown sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and optional spices.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently without overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and transfer the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle extra chips on top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg