Deliciously Easy Banana and Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Deliciously Easy Banana and Pumpkin Bread Recipe is a practical, flavor-forward banana and pumpkin bread recipe with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. - Total Time: 70 minutes (Prep: 10 mins, Cook: 60 mins)
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Diet: Vegan, Plant-based, Dairy-free, Eggless, Nut-free, Gluten-free (optional)
- Occasion: Breakfast, des
Equipment
- large pot
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- knife
Ingredients
- For the bread:
- 2 ½ cups (270g) plain flour
- 1 scant cup (180g) caster sugar
- 1 /3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
- 3 /4 cup (180ml) soy milk
- 1 /2 cup (130g) pumpkin puree
- 2 medium bananas 150g
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 /2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 /2 tsp baking powder
- 1 /4 tsp baking soda
- For the icing:
- 3 tbsp icing sugar
- 2 tsp soy milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar in a separate container to create vegan buttermilk. Allow to sit until curdled.
- In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, vegan buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Add plain flour, caster sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined to form a smooth batter; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center; if wet, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 10-20 minutes until the pan is cool enough to handle. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Mix icing sugar and soy milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the icing over the cooled bread. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness.
- Use a digital scale for ingredient accuracy rather than measuring cups.
- Glass or ceramic loaf pans retain heat longer and may require an additional 5-10 minutes of baking time.
- Avoid opening the oven door frequently during baking to prevent temperature drops that affect texture.
- Mash bananas until super smooth with minimal lumps for even flavor and texture.
- Adjust icing consistency by adding more soy milk if needed.
- Use a ser
- Use a digital scale for ingredient accuracy rather than measuring cups.
- Glass or ceramic loaf pans retain heat longer and may require an additional 5-10 minutes of baking time.
- Avoid opening the oven door frequently during baking to prevent temperature drops that affect texture.
- Mash bananas until super smooth with minimal lumps for even flavor and texture.
- Adjust icing consistency by adding more soy milk if needed.
- Use a ser