5 from 16 votes
Pumpkin Banana Bread with Vanilla Bean Glaze Recipe
Pumpkin Banana Bread with Vanilla Bean Glaze blends ripe bananas and pumpkin puree into a moist, flavorful quick bread enhanced with cinnamon and vanilla. The loaf's soft crumb balances fruit sweetness and autumn spice. A smooth vanilla bean glaze adds a sweet, aromatic finish. This recipe yields two loaves that are enjoyable as breakfast or snack and store well for multiple days.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
32
Calories:
116 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 banana very ripe and peeled
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch kosher salt
Vanilla Bean Glaze Recipe
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Prepare two loaf pans by greasing or spraying with baker's spray.
- Mix batter. bananas and sugar with electric mixer until well-blended. Add pumpkin puree and mix until creamy. Add flour, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt and mix until smooth. Divide pumpkin banana bread batter between the two loaf pans.
- Bake. Bake until a cake tester or skewer comes out clean when inserted in the middle of the bread, approximately 45 minutes.
- Serve. Top with a vanilla bean glaze (optional), slice and serve.
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Vanilla Bean Glaze
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir until smooth. If too thick, add more heavy cream. If too thin, add more confectioner's sugar.
Notes
- This recipe makes two standard-sized loaves, suitable for sharing or freezing.
- Store the bread covered at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze the cooled loaves wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and foil for up to four months.
- To serve from frozen, thaw covered at room temperature before slicing to preserve texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
85mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
2421IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 2421IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.