Imagine sinking your teeth into a slice of heaven that combines the rich, velvety smoothness of pumpkin, the sweet comfort of ripe bananas, and the irresistible allure of chocolate chips. This isn't just another quick bread recipe—it's a game-changing culinary experience that will transform your breakfast, snack time, and dessert moments forever! Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this Banana Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread will have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mashed bananas and 1 cup of pumpkin puree. Make sure the bananas are well mashed to avoid any large chunks in the batter.
- Add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the banana and pumpkin mixture. Stir well until the sugars are fully incorporated.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of vegetable oil and crack in 2 eggs. Mix everything together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of baking soda, and 1/2 tsp of salt. This will ensure that the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula if necessary.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the Banana Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious creation!
Tips
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. The darker and spottier, the better!
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature, especially eggs and bananas, to ensure smooth mixing and even baking.
- Don't overmix the batter—mix just until the ingredients are combined to keep the bread tender and light.
- For extra richness, consider using melted butter instead of vegetable oil.
- To prevent chocolate chips from sinking, lightly coat them in flour before folding into the batter.
- Check your bread's doneness by inserting a toothpick—a few moist crumbs are perfect, but wet batter means it needs more time.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to help it set and prevent crumbling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg
