Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread

Pumpkin spice + banana bread? Yes, please! This Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread is the perfect mix of warm fall flavors and soft, moist banana goodness. It’s lightly spiced, naturally sweet, and so easy to make—great for cozy mornings, holiday baking, or just because.

Grab those ripe bananas and let’s get baking!

What You’ll Need

For the Bread:

2 ripe bananas, mashed
¾ cup canned pumpkin purée
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ tsp pumpkin spice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

For Toppings (Optional but amazing!):

Maple glaze (powdered sugar + maple syrup + milk)
Extra chopped pecans

a small plate of mashed bananas, a small plate of canned pumpkin purée, a small plate of all-purpose flour, a small plate of brown sugar, a small plate of granulated sugar, a small plate of eggs, a small plate of melted butter, a small plate of vanilla extract, a small plate of pumpkin spice, a small plate of cinnamon, a small plate of baking soda, a small plate of baking powder, a small plate of salt, and a small plate of chopped pecans

Pro Tips

Use overripe bananas for extra sweetness and a softer texture.
Don’t overmix—stir just until combined for a tender crumb.
Let the bread cool completely before adding glaze.
For a healthier version, swap half the flour for whole wheat flour.
Make it dairy-free by using coconut oil instead of butter.

Tools You’ll Need

Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
9×5-inch loaf pan
Cooling rack

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Bananas

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

a mixing bowl filled with mashed bananas, slightly chunky with a creamy texture

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

Stir in the pumpkin purée, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

a mixing bowl with mashed bananas, smooth pumpkin purée, cracked eggs, golden melted butter, and brown sugar being whisked together

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

mixing bowl with all-purpose flour, warm pumpkin spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt being whisked into a light, fluffy mixture

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chopped pecans if using.

Step 5: Pour into Loaf Pan

Pour the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and smooth the top.

thick, spiced pumpkin banana batter being poured into a loaf pan, spreading evenly

Step 6: Bake the Bread

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-55 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

a loaf of golden pumpkin spice banana bread baking inside a modern stainless steel double oven, its surface rising perfectly

Step 7: Cool & Add Toppings

Let the bread cool completely before drizzling with maple glaze and adding extra pecans.

a warm loaf of pumpkin spice banana bread resting on a wire cooling rack, with maple glaze being drizzled over the top

Leftovers & Storage

Store at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread is ready! It’s cozy, soft, and packed with warm fall flavors, perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Enjoy! 🎃🍌✨