Pumpkin banana bread is the best of both worldssweet banana bread and warming pumpkin bread.

), our pumpkin banana bread is about as moist as it gets.

Warm, cold, or at room temperature, a slice is always delicious.

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it’s possible for you to also toast it and add a bit of butter for extra richness.

Serve with a slather of cream cheese or peanut butter.

Add jam if it’s breakfast.

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Variations for Pumpkin Banana Bread

Pumpkin banana bread is versatile.

Add a paper towel to the bottom of the container to absorb moisture.

At room temperature, the bread will be good up to 3 days.

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Store it in the fridge for a little more time, up to 5 days.

Spray a 9- 5-in.

loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.

Southern Living Banana Pumpkin Bread beating in the pumpkin, banana, and eggs

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Once creamy, add in eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin; beat until smooth.

Add batter to pan:

Pour batter into prepared pan.

If needed, you might cover with tented foil to prevent over browning.

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Cool in pan 10 minutes before turning out onto cooling rack to cool completely.

Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Southern Living Banana Pumpkin Bread mixing in the flour mixture

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Southern Living Banana Pumpkin Bread folding in the bananas

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Southern Living Banana Pumpkin Bread batter in prepared pan

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Southern Living Banana Pumpkin Bread after baking

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