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This moist pumpkin banana bread is the BEST!! It’s filled with pumpkin spice and bananas for a delicious, easy fall recipe.

I love all pumpkin recipes! Pumpkin BreadPumpkin Muffin Top, and Pumpkin Bubble Bread help me get my fill, but this pumpkin banana bread is also a must. It is soft, tender & super flavorful!!

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Sliced pumpkin banana bread topped with nuts on wax paper.

The Best of Both Worlds!

I don’t know about you, but when fall rolls around, I start to crave everything pumpkin. It’s also the best time to start baking because temperatures have cooled down and I’m always excited to turn my oven back on.

This fall, I kicked off the pumpkin baking with this pumpkin banana bread—it combines the best of both worlds! It’s the most flavorful Banana Bread, and the moistest & most tender Pumpkin Bread recipe around.

The banana isn’t too potent in this recipe, but it makes this bread very moist and helps enhance the delicious pumpkin spice flavor that’s perfect for fall.

Ingredients prepped and measured out in individual serving containers.

A Simple Quick Bread

Pumpkin and banana bread is simple and so delicious!

PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

DRY INGREDIENTS. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder & salt.

WET INGREDIENTS. In a large bowl whisk together the oil, sugars, eggs & vanilla extract until no lumps remain.

COMBINE. Stir in the mashed bananas & 1 cup of pumpkin puree. Carefully stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Then stir in the chopped nuts.

BAKE. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the top feels firm to the touch. The loaf shouldn’t wobble if you nudge the pan.

Baking alternatives

Banana bread with pumpkin can be made into mini loaves or muffins!

Mini loaves. Make 2-3 mini loaves. (5 ¾ x 3 x 2-in. pan) Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Muffins. Bake batter into muffins. Bake 18-20 minutes.

French Toast. Another delicious way to eat this bread is to make it into French Toast. Since this bread is quite moist you will want to let it dry out before making the delicious breakfast dish. 

Adding dry ingredients to wet ingredients to a glass dish.

Variations

Want to change it up? Here are a few suggestions to enhance your pumpkin spice banana bread.

  • Use Pumpkin Pie Spice or a substitute.
  • Add ½ cup of chopped walnuts for a little texture.
  • Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
  • Toss in dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots.
Adding nuts to the bread batter in a glass bowl.

Ingredient Info

Make the best pumpkin banana bread recipe with these simple ingredient tips and methods.

Room temperature eggs. Eggs at room temperature will mix better with the other ingredients. To quickly bring them to room temperature, place them into a bowl of warm water. 

Ripen bananas quickly. This method works for any banana that no longer has any green in the peel. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay out as many bananas as you wish. Bake for 30-40 minutes and until the peel is completely black and soft.

Allow them to cool before slicing open the peels and mashing the ripened bananas to be used in the recipe. The bananas should be older and soft with a lot of brown spots. 

Pumpkin puree. A can of pumpkin is typically 15 oz and contains slightly under 2 cups. This recipe only requires 1 cup of puree. Place the leftover pumpkin puree into a freezer Ziploc and keep it in the freezer for 4-6 months. Thaw and use it in other recipes. 

Recipe tips

These tips will ensure the best texture and cook on your easy pumpkin banana bread.

Muffin method. Quick bread utilizes the muffin method; the dry ingredients are mixed together before being added to the wet ingredients. This helps ensure all the ingredients are evenly mixed throughout preventing overmixing.

Prevent over-browning. Quick bread recipes like this one need to bake for a long time. To prevent the sides of the loaf from getting too brown, I recommend using a light-colored loaf pan.

If you notice that the top of the bread is getting too brown but the middle isn’t baked through yet, tent a piece of aluminum foil and place it over top of the loaf while it’s still baking.

Baked pumpkin bread topped with nuts and served on wax paper.

Storing + Freezing

STORE at room temperature for a day or two.

FREEZE. Wrap banana pumpkin bread and freeze it for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to have more, let it thaw and heat it up. Top it off with some butter or Cinnamon Butter and you’re set!!

SERVE. This bread is absolutely delicious on its own. Eat it warm, at room temperature, or even chilled from the freezer. Enhance the flavor by spreading a warm slice with butter, adding a layer of peanut butter, or drizzling it with honey. You can toast it as well.

Stacked slices of pumpkin banana bread on a white plate.

Recipe FAQ

Why did my pumpkin banana bread split on the top?

Having a split top is very common when baking quick bread. It happens when the crust forms before the middle of the bread is done expanding.

Why is my pumpkin banana bread soggy?

One of the common reasons for wet bread is that the bread was not baked for long enough. Overfilling your bread pan or using a pan that is too small can result in underbaked bread. Another reason is that too much pumpkin puree or mashed bananas were added.

What size is a medium banana used in a banana bread recipe?

A medium-sized banana is about 4 ounces and measures between 7-8 inches. Be sure that the bananas are very ripe when using them in this pumpkin banana bread recipe.

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4.99 from 364 votes

Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe

This moist pumpkin banana bread is the BEST!! It's filled with pumpkin spice and bananas for a delicious, easy fall recipe.
Servings: 10 slices
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 55 minutes
Total: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice*
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 medium bananas mashed
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder & salt.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the oil, sugars, eggs & vanilla extract until no lumps remain.
  • Stir in the mashed bananas & pumpkin puree.
  • Carefully stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Then stir in the chopped nuts.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the top feels firm to the touch. The loaf shouldn't wobble if you nudge the pan.

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Notes

Pumpkin pie spice.  If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice use 1½ teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger & ¼ teaspoon nutmeg.
Loaf pan. Make sure to use a 9×5-inch loaf pan. If you use an 8×4-inch loaf pan the batter may overflow. 
STORE in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Loaf and be frozen for up to 2 months and thawed in the fridge. 

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 37mg, Sodium: 187mg, Potassium: 236mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 3880IU, Vitamin C: 3.1mg, Calcium: 43mg, Iron: 2.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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176 Comments

  1. Amy says:

    Can these be made into muffins ?

    1. Lil' Luna Team says:

      Absolutely! Divide the batter evenly into muffin tins, filling them about 2/3-3/4 of the way full. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  2. Briah says:

    5 stars
    Already giving it 5 stars but it’s still in the oven. I just know it’ll be good. Batter was the perfect consistency. I used avocado oil instead of vegetable and reduced the amount of white sugar. I also used about 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips because my family really enjoys chocolate chips in banana and/or pumpkin bread. Can’t wait until it comes out of the oven!

    1. Lil' Luna Team says:

      Thanks for giving the recipe a try and for the amazing vote of confidence!

  3. Steven Stahl says:

    I don’t use sugar can I use maple syrup or honey in place of white and brown sugar ?

    1. Lil' Luna Team says:

      Sugar adds both sweetness and structure; substituting it with liquid sweeteners like honey or maple syrup would require ingredient adjustments. As I haven’t tested these changes, I can’t guarantee results for this recipe.

  4. Jeanne Metz says:

    Can I make this in myffins

  5. Niels says:

    5 stars
    Love this recipe, the only change I made is replace the oil with melted unsalted butter. It looks turned out so good.

  6. CANDICE New says:

    5 stars
    Wow! What an amazing recipe, thank you!

  7. Carla says:

    This recipe is really moist and flavorful! I gave it 4 starts only because it didn’t rise very much. Someone else mentioned that their’s didn’t rise at all so I added an additional 1/2 tsp baking powder. Also, I used a mixture of MCT, Canola, and Avocado oils.
    For everything else I followed the specific directions. I will make it again!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thanks for the feedback and giving the recipe a try!

  8. BonJon says:

    4 stars
    I used recipe as written except for scanting the sugar about 1/4 cup, had to use dark brown instead of light brown sugar as that was all I had. Used homemade, thick pumpkin puree, King Arthur flour, butter for oil, and added the walnuts. All ingredients were fresh as fresh could be, room temp. Had to add 2 TBSP buttermilk (not room temp) as this was more dough than batter, almost too dense to stir. It did not rise, not even a millimeter! Even my baking powder was purchased this week. ARE YOU CERTAIN it isn’t 1 tsp baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda?

    However the flavor and texture has already received husband’s seal of approval. (bit sweet for me) It isn’t dry, crumbly, dense, gummy, wet or any of those things. I did have to cook it 10 extra minutes. He’s spreading it with homemade maple walnut whipped cream cheese.

    1. CANDICE New says:

      I used the exact ingredients in the recipe, but in the first batch, I put the batter in a smaller cake pan, and it rose above the pan. I was afraid it was going to spill out into the stove but it didn’t. In the second and third batches I took some from both of the batches and made a tray of cupcakes. It may be an issue with the brand of flour or something like that.

  9. Mahsa says:

    It’s my favorite recipe now, delicious! I used 1 stick butter instead of 1/2 cup vegetable oil. I also used 1cup brown sugar instead of 1/2 cup sugar. The bread turn out soft and moist. It was the first time I used pumpkin pure and highly recommend to follow this recipe. Thanks for sharing it 🙂

  10. Cristina says:

    5 stars
    Delicious! We added mini chocolate chips and coconut flakes 🩷 baked in a cast iron and it came out amazing

  11. jasmine says:

    5 stars
    used a pumpkin like squash i had on hand. sprinkled oats on top before putting in oven.. . turned out good

  12. Laura L says:

    5 stars
    I had some leftover pumpkin from a different recipe, and 2 ripe bananas that I was trying to find a recipe to utilize them in. I didn’t have any oil, so I swapped it out for 1/2C Butter but followed the rest of the recipe to a T. It was perfect! Moist and flavorful! I’ll be writing this one down in “My Favorite Recipes” notebook!

  13. Brooke Chew says:

    5 stars
    I’ve been making this for the last couple of years and it’s always a hit with my kids and myself. I absolutely LOVE adding craisins to it along with the walnuts.

  14. Marcia says:

    Can I substitute butter for oil? Thank you! Can’t wait to try it.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Yes you can!

  15. Linda says:

    What size can on the pumpkin?

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      A 15 oz can 🙂

  16. Fannie B says:

    5 stars
    This recipe was incredible! The bread turned out light and perfectly baked, so soggy middle as is usually the cake with the pumpking recipes I’ve tried. I used my own pumpkin puree, no sugar added and it was just right for me.

  17. Jen says:

    5 stars
    If I only have pumpkin pie filling on hand, would you suggest using that and cutting out half/all of the sugar in the bread directly? Or do you have any suggestions on how to adjust the recipe for this change?

  18. Erika says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious. Hit with my kids (8,5), and my husband and I.

  19. Ruth says:

    5 stars
    FIVE STARS!! This has become our favorite fall bread recipe. My son comes to visit from college and always asks that I make an extra loaf that he can take back to school with him. I actually use 1/2 white flour 1/2 wheat flour and it turns out perfectly.

  20. Nikki Carson says:

    5 stars
    This is my new favorite banana bread recipe! I made it exactly as written. I’ve been disappointed in the past with lackluster banana breads. I’d quit making it because I just didn’t like any of the recipes I’d tried. I did have to bake it a few minutes longer than the recipe said, but I know my oven is off. I have to cook everything a bit longer. This one is the perfect flavor and texture. I was so proud of the loaf I made that I cut pieces off to share with several family members. Next time I’ll make several loaves.

  21. Sabrina says:

    5 stars
    I don’t normally leave a rating or comment on recipes I find online, but this one is that good!

    I did cut down the sugar to just over 1/2cup total (personal preference) and it still turned out great!

    I baked in 4 mini loaf pans for easy gifting – perfect amount of batter.

  22. Mamallama says:

    4 stars
    It’s almost perfect! I feel like a half cup of either sugar more would be the perfect sweetness. The texture was great & I loved how moist they were! Will use again!

  23. Ana says:

    Hi! My mom is allergic to eggs and I was wondering if you knew any substitutes to the eggs in your recipe! Loved it when I made it with eggs tho!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You could try using applesauce as an egg substitute!

  24. Lilia Persky says:

    Can I use honey or maple syrup or agave insteaf of sugar for the pimpkin banana bread?

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You can definitely try! I have only made it with sugar, so I’m not totally sure how it would turn out. You’ll have to let us know if you use a substitute and how it turns out.

  25. Sandra Sanchez says:

    If I want to make muffins, how long should i bake them for?

  26. Ellie says:

    Made this recipe but only had one larger banana and I subbed applesauce for the vegetable oil, adding maybe 1/4 cup extra applesauce to account for the missing banana. I also only used 1/3c of each sugar instead of the listed 1/2 cup. Made a full loaf and two muffins (added chocolate chips to these). Turned out delicious!

  27. Inge says:

    5 stars
    Wish you used metric measurements. not knowing how you measure your flour, the actual amount can vary quite a bit. I made this 2 years ago and it turned out great, but I didn’t write down if I used 240g of flour or more. Crossing my fingers it works out.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      There are metric converters you could try using online. Hopefully that can help. Hope the recipe turns out for you!!

    2. Lilia Persky says:

      Can I use honey or maple syrup or agave insteaf of sugar for the pimpkin banana bread?

  28. Christine Olbrich says:

    Perfect recipe, as all of your recipes I’ve made! The only changes I made, I doubled the spices on purpose, I accidentally added 2 cups of pumpkin, the bread turned out fine, it’s tastes like eating pumpkin pie as a slice of bread.

  29. Monique alonzo says:

    Nice texture lack of flavor

  30. Teri says:

    Absolutely delicious!!! I use butter instead of vegetable oil.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Yay! So glad to hear you enjoyed the bread. Butter works great too!

  31. Vanessa M. says:

    5 stars
    I love this combo of banana and pumpkin! I have made this recipe several times with great success! I use small load pans to bake this quick bread so I can give them as gifts during the holidays. I sprinkle pearl sugar on top the loaves before baking for a special touch. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!!

  32. Geo says:

    Too dense with not enough moisture. Also has a metallic taste, like too much levening. Needs either sour cream or yogurt and possibly another egg and a bit more oil to moisten it up. Will try again with changes. As-is, very disappointing.

  33. Theresa S says:

    5 stars
    It was absolutely delicious but I don’t have the right size pan so I would have liked to know how much to put in my 8×4 or whatever is the standard.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      I’d say fill the bread pan about 2/3 way full. So if you make the recipe but are using 8×4 pans, just fill to that point. Hope that helps!

  34. Brenda says:

    5 stars
    This bread is soooooooooo good!! Possibly the best bread I’ve made and/or had. My kids are huge fans too. I changed it up a little for health reasons – I did 1 cup all purpose flour and 1 cup wheat flour, half cup of maple syrup, omitted the other sugars, I did an hour to bake, with no nuts. It came out perfect. Thank you for sharing your recipe!! 💗

  35. Tom says:

    Trying this out . Didn’t have any refined white sugar so I doubled the brown sugar. I notice “after” I put it in the oven that the vanilla extract was still on the counter so that didn’t get added. Also I don’t have a bread pan so I used a shallow Pyrex pan and it fit so I am guessing I’ll have to reduce the baking time. Will let you know how it turned out.

  36. Lorna says:

    5 stars
    Followed the directions as listed and it turned out great. Very moist, I ended up baking a bit longer but I think that is my oven, not the recipe. Most loaf recipes are for about 60 minutes in the oven.

    Used chocolate chips. It is a keeper.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thank you!! So glad to hear you enjoyed the bread!

      1. Alex says:

        5 stars
        Made muffins and they turned out great. Baked them for about 15 minutes, so that was nice and quick. Not too overly sweet. My toddler loves them too!

  37. Kelly says:

    2 stars
    The taste is ok but it’s been in the oven well over an hour and a half now and it’s still not cooked through. I followed the directions exactly so not sure what went wrong.

  38. Sandra Biscardi says:

    By mistake I added the whole can of pumpkin purée. What do I do now?

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      I would say double the recipe! A full 15 oz can is about 2 cups. Since the recipe calls for 1 cup, I’d just double the other ingredients. This bread freezes really well. So any extra loaves you have, just wrap and freeze and then you’ll have bread ready to go for another day too.

  39. Rema says:

    5 stars
    This was fantastic! I made it for my Mom’s birthday. We baked it in a 9′ round pie dish for 30 min., then topped it with tofu whipped cream and toasted pecans. Yum!

  40. Jane Minervini says:

    5 stars
    Totally delicious and easy to make! The fact that it contains a cup of pumpkin and two bananas may even mean it is healthy……😍

  41. Terrie says:

    5 stars
    perfect pumpkin banana bread!

  42. Victoria Howse says:

    5 stars
    Awesome recipe!!! Just made it tonight and my family loves it. Super easy! I’ll def be making again and following some of her other recipes!!

  43. Christine Shaw says:

    Loving your recipes…thanks for sharing

  44. Aly F says:

    5 stars
    Made this with 1 for 1 gluten free flour, and also used a whole can of pumpkin purée. Just baked it a little longer. It was delicious!!

  45. Roopali says:

    Can I use 1 cup of granulated sugar instead of the brown sugar?

  46. Carolyn Melillo says:

    5 stars
    This is so different and I have never heard of this before. it looks delicious! Ahhh the nuts make it even more delicious looking.

  47. Carol says:

    5 stars
    We love your Pumpkin Bread recipe!!! So moist and full of flavor. When I make it I have to make 2 as the family eats so much so quickly.

  48. Shawn S says:

    5 stars
    I love this recipe. It’s perfect as is. However when I want to be mindful of my sugar intake I lower the recipe from 1/2 cup to 1/3 of each granulated and brown sugar and I don’t notice a difference. I am also obsessed with adding mini chocolate chips (in addition to the walnuts) and a brown sugar crumble for the top of the loaf!

  49. Alyssa says:

    5 stars
    LOOOOVE this recipe I always use this recipe when fall comes around the ingredients for me made 2 loaves of bread 😁 instead of the one and I followed the recipe as is I also added pecans (cookie sized) and chocolate chips yummy 😋🤤 and a tad bit more pumpkin spice (I love the flavor)

  50. Fred Browne says:

    5 stars
    Great Recipe! Really great flavor and rose nicely! I doubled the batch and made muffins and small loaves. Need to take the muffins out sooner (around 45min) and the mini loaves were about 60 mins. Added Walnuts and mini chocolate chips to a few to mix it up a bit.
    Thanks!

  51. Sharina says:

    5 stars
    Every bit screams flavor in this savory pumpkin banana bread! My mom loves to pair it with her fave green tea while the kids love it to be served with hot choco.

  52. Erin says:

    5 stars
    What a moist and delicious loaf! The kiddos gobbled it up—a fall staple for sure.

  53. April says:

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh, the best of banana bread and pumpkin bread all wrapped up into one delicious loaf! We loved it!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Yay! So glad to hear that!

  54. Alexis Hernandez says:

    5 stars
    This was really good! I also added pecans and a cream cheese pumpkin spice frosting on top!

  55. Kimber says:

    Can I use butter instead of oil?

    1. Christina Lindholm says:

      I would! I used half melted butter and half melted coconut oil

  56. Carly says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe!!

    1. Carly says:

      5 stars
      Great recipe!!

  57. Molly says:

    5 stars
    10/5 stars!! Just made it and it is sooo delicious. Thank you! 🙂

  58. Meagan says:

    5 stars
    My husband said this was the best type of banana bread that I have made! I also added in white chocolate chips and cinnamon chips to it!

  59. Margaret says:

    Can I use a pie pumpkin instead of the canned pumpkin?

  60. Ana says:

    Instead of loaf pan. Can one pour batter into muffin tin?

  61. Marie Carlson says:

    5 stars
    Perfect recipe to bring banana bread into the fall. Delicious!

  62. Dori H Frank says:

    5 stars
    Such a great recipe!! I had 3 very ripe bananas that I want to use up so all 3 went in and lowered the sugar a bit. Actually I used the splenda brown and white instead. Turned out amazing. My new base banana bread recipe. I’m sure if no mods were made it would be just as great. Thanks!

  63. Tammy says:

    5 stars
    Instead of vegetable oil, I subbed organic apple sauce (equal exchange). So yummy and a hit with my family!

  64. Sandra Tallerico says:

    5 stars
    Can almond flour be used?

  65. Leslie Davis says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is so easy and yummy. I baked this in 12 muffin tins, so delicious! This one is a keeper.

  66. Lori- og poster of question says:

    I see that it calls for 1CUP NOT 1CAN OF PUMPKIN PUREE – but “not canned pumpkin”. I’m not sure if the is correct? I will be trying 1CUP OF CANNED PUMPKIN PUREE IN 9X5 LOAF PANS. I WILL POST OUT COME. THANKS

    1. Kate says:

      It says not pumpkin pie filling. There is a difference between pumpkin pie filling and pumpkin purée.

  67. Lori says:

    What size can on the pumpkin puree for the recipe

    1. Lori- og poster of question says:

      I see that it calls for 1CUP NOT 1CAN OF PUMPKIN PUREE – but “not canned pumpkin”. I’m not sure if the is correct? I will be trying 1CUP OF CANNED PUMPKIN PUREE IN 9X5 LOAF PANS. I WILL POST OUT COME. THANKS

  68. Cathy says:

    5 stars
    Tried it for the first time and it was perfect! Just so moist and yummy. The pumpkin and spice really shine, but the banana is a delicious second. Thank you!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You’re welcome! I’m so glad you loved the bread!

  69. Janice says:

    I want to use mini pans and make gifts for my neighbors. Would it be 3 or 4 minis? And what about cook time? Thanks, sounds delicious!

  70. Jason says:

    Okay, this is absolutely perfect. I ended up using 4 ripe bananas and it was perfect! I quite possibly think this is one of the best pumpkins banana bread recipes I’ve made

  71. Katie says:

    5 stars
    I love incorporating banana in my pumpkin bread! So moist and delicious.

  72. Sara Welch says:

    5 stars
    Such a delicious combination of banana and pumpkin! Turned out perfectly moist and fluffy; easily, a new fall favorite!

  73. Jamie says:

    5 stars
    Seriously the best pumpkin bread ever! So moist and delicious!

  74. Diane V says:

    5 stars
    I made this twice in the past month, my kids love it!! And I love it with my coffee 🙂

  75. jess says:

    5 stars
    I never thought of combining pumpkin and banana bread, but this recipe is amazing! thank you so much for sharing

  76. Melissa says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe – easy to make and it was so moist and delicious! I will make it again soon for sure.

    1. JayBee says:

      Can I ask a silly question– exactly how much pumpkin is used? My cans are large, 29oz, and I’m pretty sure I shouldn’t use it all! 😅

  77. Andrea Thueson says:

    5 stars
    This pumpkin bread was so good, perfectly moist and with the perfect blend of spices. I can’t wait to make it again.

  78. Lauren says:

    5 stars
    This was delectable! I was so surprised to see how moist it was without any sour cream but it didn’t need it at all. I added chocolate chips and it was perfect. Next time I will add more pumpkin spice for even more flavor just because I can’t get enough! Thank you for this recipe!!

  79. Julie Ness says:

    I make banana bread every year, different kinds of banana bread, and I get really creative. I don’t like adding another fruit to the bread, as it overpowers the banana taste, and the banana flavoring doesn’t mix right with the bread. What can I use to enhance the banana taste without diminishing the other flavors?
    And it seems the favorites among my friends are bacon banana bread, s’mores banana bread, sour cream banana bread, peppermint banana bread, cheesecake stuffed banana bread, and sweet potato banana bread.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      I’d say make sure you are using very ripe bananas! This recipe doesn’t produce a really strong banana flavor… the banana makes it really moist and compliments the pumpkin spice really well. A few other favorite of our banana bread recipes are: Peanut Butter Banana Bread, Cream Cheese Banana Bread and Chocolate Banana Bread. YUMMY! https://lilluna.com/peanut-butter-banana-bread/ https://lilluna.com/cream-cheese-filled-banana-bread/ https://lilluna.com/chocolate-banana-bread/

  80. Meme says:

    5 stars
    This is the best banana/ pumpkin bread i’ve ever made. Moist as it can be. All the family I love it didn’t last but one day.
    I guess I will be making more if I want some.
    Delicious!!!!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Oh that makes me so happy to hear the bread was a hit!! So glad you gave the recipe a try!

  81. Tammy says:

    5 stars
    Perfect. Easy to make and delicious.

  82. Marion Wallace says:

    5 stars
    I made this fabulous banana pumpkin bread as the recipe called for & added the nuts, choc chips & craisins with a sprinkle of coconut on top!
    BEST EVER!!!! I will use this recipe many times – ITS A KEEPER. WOW
    THANK YOU FOR THIS GIFT OF LOVE!!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Sounds delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing that!!

  83. Flor Rivera says:

    5 stars
    Delicious!!! I made a few loafs with my kids to give away to neighbors. Very easy to follow recipe. The loafs came out perfect. Even my daughter who doesn’t like pumpkin love them.

  84. Dayna says:

    5 stars
    Made this the other day with chocolate chips! My whole family loved it.

  85. Vickie says:

    5 stars
    I made this bread today a great bread and everyone loved it

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing. Glad the bread was a hit!

  86. Daisy says:

    5 stars
    Moist and flavorful and not overly sweet; best pumpkin bread ever!!!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thank you! So glad you enjoy the bread recipe!!

  87. Kristi says:

    5 stars
    Combining my two favorite quick breads did not disappoint. Great texture and delicious.

  88. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    If you like banana bread you will like this one with pumpkin. Two great combinations sure to please everyone.

  89. Allyssa says:

    5 stars
    This is really delicious and super tasty! Thanks a lot for this amazing pumpkin banana bread recipe! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!

  90. Joy says:

    5 stars
    Can’t get enough of this bread!! I think we are making it every other week. We take it to our family & friends.

  91. Amy L Huntley says:

    5 stars
    Two of my favorite breads in one. Pumpkin and Banana= Perfection.

  92. Diane says:

    5 stars
    The easiest to make, smells wonderful in the oven. I used a pyex glass bread pan so I could keep an eye on the sides. It took 60 minutes to bake on 350° in my oven. It’s still hot and I can’t wait to taste it!!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Hope you enjoyed the bread!! There’s nothing like the smell of fresh banana bread in the oven. Mmmm!

  93. Mandy P says:

    5 stars
    Super tasty! I accidentally used an extra banana and it was still really good.

  94. Lynda Chavez says:

    5 stars
    So delicious even though I had to use some substitutions. Used Gluten Free flour that was 1 to 1 ratio, substituted 1/2 cup of applesauce and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil for the 1/2 cup
    Oil and added some mini chocolate chips. Baked for 50 min and it turned out Perfectly. Our family loved it! Thank you for the recipe.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You’re welcome!! Thanks for sharing what you did. Sounds delicious and I’m glad to hear it was a hit with the family!

  95. Karen says:

    Can I use apple sauce instead of oil

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You sure can!

  96. Kristin says:

    5 stars
    This was a great quick bread recipe! I don’t have a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan, so I made the recipe as regular size muffins and had enough batter for 12 muffins and one mini loaf. (The muffins needed 20 minutes and the mini loaf needed 27 minutes in my oven at 350.) They turned out really good! I think next time I’ll try adding some extra nutmeg, ginger, or cloves for an extra bit of spice. Thanks so much! I always enjoy your recipes.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Great idea!! Thank you so much for sharing that!

  97. Ashley W says:

    3 stars
    Im not sure what i did wrong…but this bread was so dense and heavy. I baked it for 65 minutes and it still DIDN’T seem fully done. I thinK the bananas and a full can of pumpkin wAs too heavy. Going to try TOMORROW with only 1 banana and half a can. The flavor was pretty good.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Darn, I am sorry that happened. I haven’t had that issue, so you will have to let me know how they turn out by changing the amounts.

      1. Steve says:

        She mentions using a can of pumpkin, not a cup as per recipe. Maybe she was reading too fast and didn’t notice the correct amount. A can is quite a bit more than a cup so it would have been way too much wet ingredients.

        I made it exactly as written and it turned out fantastic! Great flavour and very moist and tender.

        I did bake 5 minutes longer, but that’s just my basic oven, everything takes 5 minutes longer.

      2. LilLunaTeam says:

        Yes – a using a cup of pumpkin instead of a can should help. Hopefully it will turn out better this time. Let me know if that does the trick!

  98. Diana Pearl says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Thanks for sharing.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I am so glad to share 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!

  99. Sara says:

    5 stars
    DelIcious!! I Only used regular sugar didnt have any bRown.. and made 12 muffins and put the rest in a mini loaf pan. About 20 min for the muffinS and 25 for the mini loaf. My kitchen smElls like oCtobEr! Love it thaNk you!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      You are welcome!! Glad you liked them! Thank you!

  100. Adam says:

    5 stars
    Thank you for such a great recipe! It was very forgiving… I look forward to making as written in the future to compare, but I am so happy with the way it turned out! I doubled for two loaves, and to use the whole can of pumpkin. It was slightly less than two cups, and I had 5 bananas I needed to use. I compensated by adding slightly less oil (1 3/4 cups instead of 2 for the double recipe). Still turned out heavenly! I’ve gotten so many COMPLIMENTS on this. This is definitely a keeper. I stirred in 1 cup of chopped pecans and used coconut oil. one of my favorite variations is to add pepitas (toasted pumpkin seeds) and coconut flakes. along with the coconut oil, it gives it a great flavor! Next time around I will add more spice, just my personal preference. Either way, all around Great recipe! Thanks again!

  101. Amanda Swetish says:

    5 stars
    This Turned out so good! I also added chocolate chips instead of walnuts. I give it 5+ stars!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Good idea! Happy you liked it! Thank you 🙂

  102. ChElsEa says:

    5 stars
    Will make this latEr! One time i made Pump soup with pumpkin pie filling lol….. i like your little note about not messing that up

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Hope you like it! I am glad that helps!

      1. Rebecca Ashley-Pocisk says:

        Can I use whole wheat flour for this recipe? Would I add any other ingredients?

  103. Dania says:

    Hi! I just realized i Dont have veggie oil. Substitutes? Thanks!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      You could try canola oil, applesauce, yogurt…not sure what you have.

  104. DONNA JEAN OSHEA says:

    The bread tasted wonderful but came out of the Pan in pieces

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Hmmm?? I am puzzled why? Did you change anything in the recipe?

  105. Challie says:

    5 stars
    Super moist and tasty. Only had one large banana so added extra pumpkin. Subbed 1/2 of flour with whole wheat. Absolutely delicious!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Sounds perfect!! I am glad you tried it! Thank you so much!!

  106. Sherrie Cata says:

    5 stars
    MOIST & Delicious, easy to prepare!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you for sharing that!! I am so glad you thought that 🙂

  107. IsabelLe says:

    5 stars
    This recipe exceeDed my expectatioNs. It was so moist and deLicioUs. I made it with pUmpkin pie filling and only used 1/2 cup of brown sugar. So good i will make it again for my coworkers and housegueSts. Its a keeper!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I love hearing that!! Thank you so much for saying that!

  108. Heath says:

    What size can of pumpkin??

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      It would be like the 15 ounce, but you need 1 cup of that 🙂 Hope that helps!

    2. Carmella says:

      Do you know how long and at what temp I would cook these if I want to make them into muffins?

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        I would keep the temp the same & it would be less time, though, I have not tried them as muffins, so maybe start checking them like at 18 min?

  109. Cynthia Rice says:

    5 stars
    Bea An eAsy RECIPE to PREPARE. I just Took a Beautiful loaf From the oven. My house

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you for trying it! I bet your house smells amazing!

  110. Doris says:

    5 stars
    Very moist and Yummy. Perfect for the Holidays

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you for letting me know 🙂 Glad you think so!

  111. Denice says:

    5 stars
    OMG, the best pumpkin bread ever! It was moist and dense. SO SO SO GOOD!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thank you for saying that! That makes me so happy 🙂

  112. pepperpie says:

    5 stars
    Super yummy and moist! I did tweak it a bit- used white whole wheat flour (just to use it up) and added mini chocolate chips both to the batter and to the top before baking, along with a sprinkling of raw sugar. I love that this is naturally dairy-free without me having to make substitutions. I will definitely save this recipe, as I’m always stuck with some extra pumpkin and brown bananas. Thanks!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you for sharing what you did!! That sounds great! I am so glad you like it!

  113. Cyndy richter says:

    If using mini loaf pans how much should you fill them and how LOng should you bake them?

    Thank You for sharing your recipe.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Glad to share 🙂 I haven’t tried them as mini loaf pans, but it definitely wouldn’t be as long. Maybe start with half the time & keep an eye on it?

  114. Kathie Liess says:

    5 stars
    I wanted a recipe not too pumpkiney and not too bananaey and this is a perfect mix, moist and flavorful ! Thanks !

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I am so glad you think so 🙂 Thank you so much for letting me know! Glad you liked it!

  115. obat kencing nanah says:

    5 stars
    my 7-year-old son really liked the cake and when I looked at this recipe it was still whining for a request

  116. Amy Huntley says:

    5 stars
    I love that this Pumpkin Bread is so moist! Love it!

  117. Becca Olave says:

    5 stars
    Love how flavorful this is!! So perfect for fall!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you!! It is one of our favorites!!

  118. Kara Cook says:

    5 stars
    This looks so moist and delicious – adding it to my fall baking list! I love the idea of topping it with cinnamon butter. YUM!

  119. Marie says:

    5 stars
    I always enjoy the chance I get to eat this bread. It is sooo tasty!

  120. May says:

    I thought it was me having issues!
    Bread is still not done yet.