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Moist Banana Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

A delightful fusion of flavors combining bananas, pumpkin, and chocolate chips in a tender, spongy loaf.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Check that it contains 100% pumpkin and no spice blends.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Fold in for extra indulgence.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for that perfect rise.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil until fully combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is blended well.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Gradually add the dry mixture into the banana-pumpkin mixture and stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
  3. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan evenly.
  3. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
  5. Allow it to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For added crunch, consider incorporating nuts or seeds, ensuring they are halal-friendly. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a week.