Description
Pumpkin Banana Bread with Maple Glaze is a moist, flavorful quick bread blending ripe bananas and pumpkin puree with warm autumn spices, topped with a luscious maple glaze. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this cozy treat offers a tender crumb and a shiny, sweet finish, ideal for fall gatherings or anytime comfort.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (plus extra for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare Your Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil or melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until combined, taking care not to overbeat to keep the bread tender.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to evenly distribute the leaveners and spices.
- Mix Wet and Dry Components: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense bread.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Prepare and Apply the Maple Glaze: While the bread cools slightly (about 15 minutes), whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Drizzle generously over the warm loaf, allowing the glaze to melt into every nook and cranny.
Notes
- Use overly ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Sift flour and spices together for a lighter, more even texture.
- Ensure eggs, oil, and pumpkin puree are at room temperature for even mixing.
- Use an oven thermometer to maintain accurate baking temperature.
- Allow the loaf to cool before glazing to avoid the glaze melting off completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pumpkin banana bread, maple glaze, fall recipe, quick bread, moist banana bread, autumn spices, gluten-free banana bread