Pumpkin Banana Bread

Name: Pumpkin Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5 mini loaves(6 slices each).
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium); 3/4 cup canned pumpkin; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

I came across this recipe in a local newspaper about 10 years ago, and I still make the bread on a regular basis. The recipe conveniently yields a number of mini loaves, making gift-giving easy. —Linda Wood, Roanoke, Virginia

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas, pumpkin and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking power, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in nuts.
Pour into five greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 114 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin-Banana Bread in Country Woman Christmas 2006

Reviews

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mehulse

Sep 26, 2018

This bread is moist and has great texture. I gave it only 2 stars because it desperately needs some spices...some cinnamon, allspice, cloves, etc.
JGa2595176

Oct 7, 2016

Really moist and tasty! I also added some spices (cinnamon and nutmeg). Doubled batch and made 2 dozen muffins and 2 loaves. Kids enjoyed as well (the real reviewers!) Would make again.
KristiBenshoof

Apr 12, 2016

This was really good. I substituted mini chocolate chips for the nuts.
swinny

Mar 14, 2016

Delish!!!
elizabethenerson

Jan 9, 2013

Best banana bread recipe ever!! I've tried probably 50 different ones too. So moist and delicious!!
antonich129

Feb 26, 2012

I made this recipe with home-canned pumpkin which is not as thick. It turned out just fine. Very moist and very good. it's the first banana bread that my 4 year old has liked.
nurserain48

Jan 29, 2012

I made this recipe AS IS and brought it to our girls craft group..it was delicious, a huge hit and everyone love it!
kitzer

Jan 28, 2012

When I saw the combination pumpkin and banana, I was delighted! I printed it out (without throughly reading it) to make the following day. As I was preping the ingredients, I noticed there were NO spices!!I went to my pumpkin bread recipe and added banana to it.The end!!
heidimotsch

Jan 18, 2012

I noticed that many of the reviewers who rated this recipe quite high made significant modifications. As is the recipe is only "fair" due to unnecessary amounts of fat and sugar. Use the substitutions suggested here, and you can feel good about enjoying the same (better even) great end result!
Leahjanie

Oct 13, 2011

I think it is very good other than it is really sweet i think there maybe a little too much sugar and some could be left out.