If you’ve ever had to choose between pumpkin bread and banana bread, here’s the recipe that saves the day. This Banana Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread combines the moist texture of banana bread, the cozy spice of pumpkin, and the rich sweetness of chocolate chips. It’s the kind of loaf that makes your kitchen smell like fall and guarantees you’ll want more than one slice.
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Banana Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices)
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Moist banana pumpkin bread filled with warm spices and studded with gooey chocolate chips — a cozy fall favorite loaf.
Ingredients
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1 cup light brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Bread can be frozen up to 2 months.
Try toasting slices and spreading with cream cheese for a breakfast twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Why You’ll Love It
- Incredibly soft, thanks to ripe bananas and pumpkin puree.
- Filled with warm pumpkin spice flavors.
- Packed with gooey chocolate chips in every bite.
- Freezer-friendly and perfect for make-ahead baking.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about ¾ cup)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup light brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep Your Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over the sides for easy removal.
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In a large bowl, whisk together bananas, pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
3. Bake the Bread
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if you like. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Cool and Slice
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Storage & Freezing Tips
- Countertop: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost at room temperature or warm in the microwave for a quick treat.
Serving Ideas
- Enjoy a slice warm with a pat of butter.
- Pair with coffee or tea for a cozy afternoon snack.
- Toast a slice and spread cream cheese for a breakfast twist.
Final Thoughts
This Banana Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is everything you want in a fall bake: soft, spiced, and sweet. It’s easy enough for weekday baking but special enough to share at gatherings.
