Pumpkin Banana Bread or Pumpkin Apple Bread?
I couldn’t decide what kind of pumpkin bread to make, so I created recipes for Pumpkin Banana Bread and Pumpkin Apple Bread.
Can you guess which one we liked the best?
When I joined this fantastic group of bloggers for a recipe hop with “pumpkin,” I knew I wanted to make bread. But that’s when the trouble started. Why? I wanted to make pumpkin bread but could not decide which recipe to create.
Within fifteen minutes, I had some pretty fun ideas, such as Pumpkin Coconut Bread, Pumpkin Cinnamon Blueberry Bread, and Pumpkin Peanut Butter Bread.
I finally decided to create recipes for Pumpkin Banana and Pumpkin Apple Bread.
Why did I choose Pumpkin Banana Bread and Pumpkin Apple Bread? I knew my husband would be my official taster, so I decided to tame down my ideas. (Besides, he doesn’t like blueberries, which seems impossible since they are likely my favorite food.)
Let me know if you think my other ideas are worth trying. I think they still sound interesting and might try to create some recipes.
I may sometimes use affiliate links on this blog, which means a small commission is earned if you purchase via the link. The price will be the same whether you use the affiliate link or go directly to the vendor’s website using a non-affiliate link.
I wrote a blog post titled “Five Tips to Create Your Own Recipe.” If you have ever thought about creating your own recipe, you will want to read this post, and I think you will be amazed that it isn’t that hard!
I started with my Pumpkin Muffin Recipe as a master recipe and made adjustments there.
I probably should have made my pumpkin puree from a fresh pumpkin, but honestly, I didn’t have the time. So I bought it! If you can, then do it! But it’s not necessary.
This recipe makes one large loaf or two smaller loaves. I used my smaller loaf pans to make one Pumpkin Banana Bread and one Pumpkin Apple Bread. I can’t wait to tell you which one I liked the most.
The batter is straightforward to make. I used coconut oil and Measure for Measure Gluten-Free flour, but you can use whatever type of flour you want.
I added three small ripe bananas to one loaf.
And two chopped Granny Smith apples to the other loaf.
You can see the pans were pretty full.
I wanted to add pumpkin seeds on top so you can select the type of seeds you want to use.
These loaves look great even before they are cooked.
Remember! If you use my recipe and want to try both pumpkin bread flavors, make one batter recipe and add three small bananas to one half and two chopped Granny Smith apples to the other half.
Pumpkin Banana Bread
This moist and delicious pumpkin banana bread is amazing! It has lots of pumpkin spice seasonings and a wonderful fresh banana flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 TBL baking powder
- 1 TBL baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 29 oz. can of pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 pumpkin seeds
- 6 small ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray loaf pan with cooking spray. (You can line the pan with aluminum foil instead if you want.)
In one bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
In another bowl mix eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, and vanilla.
Add liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and mix. Add bananas.
Add batter to two small/medium loaf pans or one large pan.
Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top of each loaf.
Bake bread for 60 - 90 minutes until done. Test for doneness using a wooden skewer. Insert in the center of the loaf. If the skewer is dry, then the bread is done. Cool and enjoy.
Pumpkin Apple Bread
This moist pumpkin apple bread is so delicious! It has lots of pumpkin spice seasonings and a wonderful fresh apple flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 TBL baking powder
- 1 TBL baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 29 oz. can of pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 pumpkin seeds
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray loaf pan with cooking spray. (You can line the pan with aluminum foil instead if you want.)
In one bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
In another bowl mix eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, and
vanilla.
Add liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and mix. Add apples.
Add batter to two small/medium loaf pans or one large pan.
Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top of each loaf.
Bake bread for 60 - 90 minutes until done. Test for doneness using a wooden skewer. Insert in the center of the loaf. If the skewer is dry, then the bread is done. Cool and enjoy.
Can you guess which one we liked the best? They were very close.
But the Pumpkin Banana Bread was our favorite.
If you enjoy my blog, you can sign up to receive my updates here. .
Watch My Amazon Live
Click here to watch any of my Amazon Live shows. All shows are recorded.
This past week, I broadcast an Amazon Live show that shared how I made my Elegant Fall Cookies.
Fall Kitchen Favorites
17 Sweet Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin Banana Bread or Pumpkin Apple Bread? – My 100 Year Old Home
Spiced Pumpkin Cake with Espresso Frosting – Finding Lovely
Creamy Pumpkin Spice Latte – Satori Design For Living
Pumpkin Pie Muffins – Lemon Grove Lane
Pumpkin Muffins with My Secret Crumb Topping– Happy Happy Nester
Easy Pumpkin Roll Recipe – Jennifer Maune
Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler – Sincerely, Marie Designs
Pumpkin Pie Bars – My Sweet Savannah
One Bowl Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake – Modern Glam
Copycat Starbucks Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – The Happy Housie
Dairy Free Pumpkin Ice-Cream – Zevy Joy
Pumpkin Pastry Twists – Paint Me Pink
Low Carb Keto Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecakes – Tatertots & Jello
Pumpkin Madeleines – Most Lovely Things
Baked Pumpkin Cake Donuts – Inspiration For Moms
Easy Mini Pumpkin Pie – Dreaming of Homemaking
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls – Twelve on Main
You can pin the images below to your Bread Recipe or Recipe boards on Pinterest (just click the Pin button in the top left corner) or follow me on Pinterest!
For more real-time updates, follow me on Instagram @My100YearOldHome
Omg— I can almost smell the breads!! Look delicious. Can’t wait to try these recipes!!
Where are the loaf pans from? Love them!
I bought them at Home Goods three years ago but I? found some similar ones you can find here.
https://www.amazon.com/shop/100yearoldhome?listId=1A0XKA7E55EDO&ref=idea_share_inf
Try searching for “ruffle edge loaf pans.” Lots of options.
Yes, would like to know where the loaf pans came from too!
Home Goods but I don’t think they are made anymore. Try these options.
https://www.amazon.com/shop/100yearoldhome?listId=1A0XKA7E55EDO&ref=idea_share_inf
I love pumpkin anything and everything. Also apples and bananas. I will defenetely make the recipe to try both.But I have question maybe you can help me out. I had found a pumpkin recipe similar to yours and the sugars ratio was about the same.It turned out to be too sweet for my taste and since bananas are usually sweet also is their any way I can use less sugar or will using less sugar efect the way the loaf will turn out.
I would just leave out the brown sugar. That should work.
Recipes sound delicious but I am wondering instead of wheat flour could I use regular all purpose flour and couldI replace the coconut oil with reg. canola oil – same measurements? I know it wouldn’t be as healthy as your’s but that is what I usually use.
Love you posts and ideas!
Absolutely you can!
I love how this is a master pumpkin loaf with all kinds of variations! Gorgeous loaf pans too. It’s fun creating new recipes, right?!
Yum! This sounds so good Leslie!
I know those pans are from Emile Henry from Williams Sonoma;dont know why Leslie didn’t tell us???
Actually they aren’t! I got them at Home Goods (about three years ago) and paid $4.99 each. The bottom of the pan says “Provence”. I have googled it but can’t seem to find them anywhere. I don’t think they are still being made. Truth be told, the price tag is still on the bottom! Which makes no sense because I have used them so many times.
Leslie
Leslie told us where she got hers and gave us a link to a similar yet less expensive option. The ones at WS are $45 each, The Amazon ones are $18, with no rim around the bottom. Hope this helps.
I can’t wait to make these, Leslie! Yum! Pinned 🙂
xoxo
Leslie,
Your recipes always look great before baking and also after. I would love a slice of each of your loaves!
I’m absolutely excited to try both recipes. I will be using real pumpkins as I don’t have access to the canned ones. How do I make the pumpkin puree? Do i boil pumpkin first? What measurement do i use?
Thanks in advance for responding
These look so delicious! Yum!
Thank you, Krista. I hope you can make them!
Where did you get the beautiful Ceramic pans for the pumpkin apple bread. Would love to find them.
Thank you
Stephanie
I can’t wait to try both recipes! I am curious about the coconut oil. Does it impart a cocunt taste to the bread?
Thanks
Rosa
I will have a slice of both please!
Good choice Tammy!
MMMmmmmmmm they both look fabulous! Love your great recipes!
Thanks Barbara!
I wouldn’t be able to pick just one bread. These look absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to try the recipes, Leslie. I’d love to share your post on my Saltwater Sounds weekly wrap-up.
Haha right! It’s hard to choose!
Yum! This pumps delicious. I love pumpkin bread.
It’s so tasty Renae! You have to try!
These look and sound from the recipe, that both of the breads are delicious. I am definitely going to give them a try.
They are both definitely worth trying! ☺️
So you don’t mash the banana slices up, you just put them in whole? Would love to see slices of each of these as I’m having trouble imagining what they look like cooked. That seems like a tone of apples in a small loaf. I’ve only seen one size of loaf pan. What do you consider small? Measurements?