Friday, October 19, 2012

Fall Favorites Friday {Best Ever Banana Pumpkin Bread Recipe}

Nothing says fall quite like the flavor of pumpkin.  In my family, my Banana Pumpkin Bread recipe is one of their favorites.


I found it several years ago in the church cookbook from the Lutheran church in which I grew up.  It has been a hit from our first hello.

It makes two or three 9 x 5 inch loaves and they don't last long at my house (I always make three).  I often keep two and give one away.  I can't say enough about how much we love this recipe!

Here it is:

3 c. sugar
1 c. oil
4 eggs

1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
2 tsp. soda
3 1/2 c. flour

2/3 c. water

1 c. pumpkin
1 c. mashed bananas
1/2 cup nuts (optional)  -- I think pecans would be outstanding in this recipe!

Combine sugar, oil; add eggs. Beat until well-blended.  Combine dry ingredients.  Add alternating with water.  Mix well.  Add pumpkin, banana and nuts.  Bake at 350 degrees (Fahrenheit) for 50 minutes in 2 or 3 (9 x 5 inch) pans.

**Note:  I have always made three loaves by filling each pan 1/2 full.  I have also discovered that baking in a glass pan works best. I have 2 glass pans and one non-stick metal pan.  The glass ones always come out the best.  (This doesn't mean it will be a complete disaster when baked in a metal pan, I have just found that the loaves are cooked most evenly in a glass pan.)

Click here for a printable recipe.

Let me know if you try this recipe.  I'd love to hear what you think!

Happy Baking!

 

Linking up to:
LizMarie blog
504 Main
The Shabby Nest
Katherine's Corner Blog Hop
Blissful & Domestic
It's Overflowing
At the Picket Fence
Funky Junk Interiors
Tatertots & Jello
Barns & Noodles
 

11 comments:

  1. Our Neck of the WoodsOctober 19, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Hello, I'm visiting from Katherine's Corner Blog Hop! This recipe sounds really delicious. I've been looking for a good pumpkin bread recipe so I'll have to try this one! I'm pinning it on Pinterest so I don't forget :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. JulieOctober 20, 2012 at 1:44 PM

      Thanks for stopping by and for the pin! :)

      Delete
  • HeleneOctober 19, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    That looks so amazingly good!!!
    Helene in Between, formerly Do Dallas Cheap

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. JulieOctober 20, 2012 at 1:44 PM

      :)

      Delete
  • Meg {henninglove}October 19, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    banana and pumpkin together in one bread?? wow oh wow!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. JulieOctober 20, 2012 at 1:45 PM

      I know, right?!! Just banana or just pumpkin seem to be missing something to me now. :)

      Delete
  • Katherines CornerOctober 20, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    ditto Meg's comment!! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Wishing you a beautiful weekend xo

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. JulieOctober 20, 2012 at 1:45 PM

      Thanks for coming over! Hope you try the recipe! :)

      Delete
  • MarkusOctober 20, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Yum! This looks awesome! I totally agree about making it with pecans!

    Lilly

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MarkusOctober 20, 2012 at 3:11 PM

      ahh sorry, it's your pal Lilly from Pancakes and Beet Juice. I didn't know my pesky husband had logged in. :o)

      Delete
  • Katie DraneOctober 20, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I'm so glad that I'm following you! Great recipe, thanks for sharing!

    Katie
    www.funhomethings.com

    ReplyDelete

Thanks so much for your comment, I love hearing from you!


DESIGNED BY THE MIDNIGHT CREATIVE