This Heavenly Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Banana Bread is the ultimate fall treat, combining the classic flavors of pumpkin pie and banana bread, with the delightful addition of chocolate chips for a truly irresistible dessert.
Why You’ll Love This: The recipe brings together the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and pumpkin puree, enhanced with a blend of warm spices and the richness of chocolate chips. It’s a comforting and satisfying bread that’s perfect for the season.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a cozy brunch, an afternoon snack with a hot cup of tea, or as a delightful dessert after a family dinner. This bread is also a wonderful homemade gift for friends and loved ones during the fall season.
Ingredients and Instructions:
Ingredients:
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup gluten-free flour
- 1 3/4 cups oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Chocolate chips (for mixing and topping)
- 1/4 cup milk (your choice, if needed)
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf tin.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together bananas, pumpkin puree, eggs, coconut sugar, granulated sugar, and olive oil until uniform.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in both flours, baking powder, sea salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. If the batter is dry, add 1/4 cup milk to achieve the desired consistency.
- Fold in Chocolate: Gently stir in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
Enjoy a slice of this Heavenly Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Banana Bread, where each bite is a delightful blend of autumn flavors and chocolatey goodness. It’s a surefire way to bring warmth and joy to any fall day!
