Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect fall bread recipe with so much flavor! The pumpkin bread is so soft, moist, and loaded with chocolate chips. It’s the bread loaf that just screams fall baking!

Banana pumpkin bread loaf with chocolate chips cut into slices topped with powdered sugar.

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BEST PUMPKIN BANANA BREAD-

This is the BEST recipe for pumpkin banana bread loaded with chocolate chips. The bread loaf is so easy to make and is packed with so much flavor. Combine the ingredients, add to a bread pan and bake. The aroma of fall baking fills the home – so good!

Pumpkin banana bread in a bread loaf toppd with powdered sugar.

HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN BANANA BREAD-

You’ll need a 9”x5” baking pan for this recipe. 

  1. Prepare pan– Line baking pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven.
  2. Dry ingredients– In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Wet ingredients– In a large bowl, cream together the eggs and sugar. With a spatula, stir in the oil, mashed banana, and pumpkin puree. Stir just to combine, don’t overmix.
  4. Combine– Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and with a spatula.
  5. Choc chip morsels– Fold in the chocolate chip morsels (leaving some to add to the top of the bread loaf).
  6. Bake– Transfer batter to the baking pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean if inserted in the center of the bread. (NOTE: Baking time will vary depending on the loaf pan and your oven.)

If you enjoy warm bread with hot tea or coffee or a pumpkin spice latte, heat a few slices of the bread before serving.

Collage tutorial how to make pumpkin chocolate chip bread with bananas.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-

Can I substitute the chocolate chips?

Yes! You can add white chocolate chips, or leave out the chocolate chips and add in mixed nuts instead. Pecan or walnuts will both be fine.

What kind of pumpkin can I use?

For this recipe we use canned pumpkin puree, you do NOT want to use pumpkin pie filling.

What if my bananas are not ripe?

You want to make sure your banana is ripe! If not you can bake it at 325 ° F for about 15 minutes to ripen it.

Can I use this batter for muffins?

Yes! Just add the batter to muffin liners and bake at 355°F for about 18-20 minutes.

What size pan will this bread batter fit into?

Make sure you use a 9×5 inch bread pan, anything smaller the bread batter might overflow!

Pumpkin bread batter in a bread loaf topped with chocolate chip morsels.

STORE-

  • STORE– Store at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 5.
  • FREEZE: this bread load freezes great! Once the loaf is cooled, just wrap it in plastic wrap and then in foil and freeze for up to 2-3 months.
Slices of banana chocolate chip bread loaded with chocolate chips.

OTHER PUMPKIN RECIPES-

Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe

Author: Valentina
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5 from 6 votes
This Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect fall baking bread recipe! The pumpkin bread is flavor-packed with the added bananas and chocolate chips. The perfect fall bread loaf.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Line a bread pan with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl, beat sugar and eggs. Add the oil, mashed banana, and pumpkin puree. Beat until combined.
  • In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients; combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and the pumpkin pie spice.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin puree mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
  • Pour batter into the bread pan.
  • Bake 55-60 minutes.

Notes

  • Make ahead: This bread can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and serve at room temp.
  • Reheat in the microwave if warm bread is desired.

Nutrition

234kcal Calories40g Carbs4g Protein7g Fat3g Saturated Fat30mg Cholesterol23mg Sodium159mg Potassium2g Fiber24g Sugar2463IU Vitamin A2mg Vitamin C58mg Calcium1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 23mg1%
Potassium 159mg5%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 2463IU49%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 58mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)