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Easy One-Bowl Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe with Sweet Maple Glaze

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A simple, cozy pumpkin banana bread made in one bowl with warm spices and topped with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for fall or anytime you want a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
  • For the Maple Glaze:
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, mashed bananas, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Stir gently until smooth and well blended.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts or chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake for 60-70 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. While the bread cools, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth to make the glaze.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the warm bread and let it set for about 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. The glaze adds moisture and sweetness—don’t skip it. For vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use maple syrup instead of brown sugar.

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