Description
Moist, tender, and full of cozy autumn flavor, these pumpkin banana bread bars are the perfect fusion of two classic favorites. Naturally sweet from ripe bananas and pumpkin, with warm spices in every bite, they make a wholesome snack, breakfast treat, or dessert. Bonus—they’re easy to make and fill your home with that irresistible fresh-baked aroma.
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Mix wet ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, banana, both sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Add dry ingredients – In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Gradually fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
Add mix-ins – Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
Bake – Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & serve – Let cool before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 / bar
- Sugar: 17g / bar
- Fat: 10g/ bar
- Carbohydrates: 32g/ bar
- Protein: 3g / bar