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Easy One-Bowl Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips for Perfect Moist Loaf

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A simple, moist, and flavorful pumpkin banana bread made in one bowl with chocolate chips, perfect for busy cooks seeking a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing loaf.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • A pinch of ground cloves (optional)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (130 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some small lumps remain.
  3. Add the canned pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Stir well to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips carefully, reserving a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Scatter reserved chocolate chips over the surface.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes with a toothpick inserted in the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Spoon and level flour for accurate measurement. Toss chocolate chips lightly in flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Preheat oven fully for best results. Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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