When I was a kid, you didn’t go out to eat all the time like people do now. Instead, my mom cooked most meals from scratch. And for may of those meals, there was bread on the table. I love the smell of fresh baked bread! I don’t bake bread as often as my mom did. But in the fall, I do make her Banana Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread recipe.
Making Two Kids Happy With One Recipe
Mom’s basic recipe was a pumpkin bread. I love chocolate and my sister loves bananas. To make us both happy, mom would add them into her pumpkin bread recipe. That is where her Banana Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread recipe developed!
Don’t Toss Those Brown Bananas!
I always buy my bananas with good intentions. The kids and I may eat one or two each, and the rest of the bunch will turn brown. My mom taught me not to waste food, so instead of tossing the brown bananas in the trash, I will bake with them. Another favorite recipe using those brown bananas is my Banana Bread in a Jar.
A Great Recipe To Share
Both of these recipes are great to share during the holidays. You can give them to the kid’s teachers, your friends or co-workers. You can make these banana bread recipes in the mason jars, a bundt pan or a loaf pan. So remember not to throw away those brown bananas! You can make one of these delicious and moist recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup pumpkin, cooked or canned
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In large bowl combine brown sugar, butter, and eggs. Mix for approximately 2 minutes.
- Add pumpkin and bananas, mix approximately 2 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients, except chocolate chips,mix approximately 1 minute.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour into 1 greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.
- Cool five minutes and remove from pan.
What is your favorite fall bread?
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
October 19, 2015 at 12:29 pmYes please! I love pumpkin flavored foods as it is, but add in some chocolate and I am in heaven.
Melissa says
October 19, 2015 at 12:29 pmThis banana chocolate chip pumpkin bread looks amazing! Perfect for fall. I love to prepare my breads in a bundt pan too! It is such a pretty presentation and easy to serve. I bet this would love lovely with a cup of tea or coffee on a cool morning or afternoon.
Dee says
October 19, 2015 at 12:38 pmOMG! This looks so good and I am with you, fall is is my pumpkin season and I try to do everything I can to some how use pumpkin in m fall cooking. You did an awesome job with the bread and I love how moist it looks. I know this is something that I am going to have to try out myself.
aimee fauci says
October 19, 2015 at 12:52 pmWhat a beautiful cake! Great pictures. I love Banana Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread and it is my weakness..
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
October 19, 2015 at 1:09 pmThat looks absolutely fantastic! I love that you made it a budt cake. I think it needs some drizzle. Yum!
susan says
October 19, 2015 at 1:09 pmThis looks like an amazing bread, a great combination of banana and chocolate. I am sure my family would love this!
Jennifer says
October 19, 2015 at 1:17 pmthis looks and sounds to die for!! I love love banana bread and pumpkin but never tried them together! I bet the sweetness and spices are just amazing together! Thanks for the recipe!
Pam says
October 19, 2015 at 1:49 pmThis sounds seriously tasty! I love recipes like this in the fall. Breads are just great food when the weather starts to get colder.
Catherine S says
October 19, 2015 at 2:05 pmThis looks so yummy. My husband and son will both love this. Thanks for the recipe.
Deb E says
October 19, 2015 at 2:38 pmThis would be great to make for my next potluck. Nice looking desserts are always a crowd pleaser and I’m sure this one is so fragrant too!
Jeanette says
October 19, 2015 at 3:02 pmThis would be a total win in our family! We all love pumpkin and chocolate. I might make this for this coming christmas holiday.
Pam says
October 19, 2015 at 3:58 pmI love banana bread and I love pumpkin bread. I bet combined it is awesome and delicious. I will have to make this for a Sunday brunch coming up.
Jenna Wood says
October 19, 2015 at 4:04 pmThis sounds like a great combo, I bet it’s a little lighter than your typical pumpkin bread. Thanks for sharing a family recipe and great story!
Crystal says
October 19, 2015 at 5:06 pmSince it has banana in it, can I call this breakfast? Yum! I love all things pumpkin. I know this is going to be one I’ll adore.
Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says
October 19, 2015 at 5:22 pmOh this looks absolutely delicious, anything pumpkin this time of the year! And I love your cake stand too.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
October 19, 2015 at 6:09 pmLove banana and chocolate together!! Top with a bit of vanilla ice cream and its like a mini banana split!
Aimee Smith says
October 19, 2015 at 6:27 pmI love that you cooked this in a bundt pan! So cute for when you serve it, sounds yummy!
Marcie W. says
October 19, 2015 at 7:11 pmWe always seem to have leftover bananas at the end of the week and this bread looks like a great way to use them. The flavor mix reminds me of a fun summer to fall transition!
Lady Lilith says
October 19, 2015 at 7:45 pmHow nice. This looks like a really wonderful idea. A great holiday and fall treat.
Shauna says
October 19, 2015 at 8:05 pmYummy… yes, I agree this would be the perfect gift idea for the holidays, as well. Very smart. I love anything with chocolate and this sounds great to me.
Jeanine says
October 19, 2015 at 8:22 pmYum! Now that sounds just delicious! I need to get me some of this. I bet my kiddos would love it too!
Felicia says
October 19, 2015 at 8:33 pmGreat minds think alike! This pumpkin bread sounds amazing.
Melissa says
October 19, 2015 at 8:40 pmWhat a delicious combination! I never thought of putting pumpkin and banana together.
Danielle says
October 19, 2015 at 8:47 pmI love pumpkin bread all by itself. To add banana and chocolate chips to it? I must make this!
Stacie says
October 19, 2015 at 9:05 pmI think this may become my favorite fall bread. Combining pumpkin and chocolate makes the perfect recipe.
Amber NElson says
October 19, 2015 at 9:24 pmI love everything about the sounds of all of these ingredients. I need to try!
Debbie Denny says
October 19, 2015 at 9:28 pmOK now that is too much. I have to try this bread. It sounds amazing.
Kristi says
October 19, 2015 at 9:44 pmThe best part of fall…. it is pumpkin season. Love to find new foods to enjoy pumpkin season a little longer. Will have to try this one soon! Thanks!
Jennifer Williams says
October 19, 2015 at 10:09 pmThat sound so delicious. We are definitely in the pumpkin mode so I will try to make this one for my boys.
Chasing Joy says
October 19, 2015 at 10:42 pmI’m a sucker for most things with chocolate chips. Maybe I’ll try this. .
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
October 19, 2015 at 11:03 pmWhat a perfect combination for this time of year. I love the second shot with the cake stand! I’m wishing I had a big piece and some milk right now.
Cinny says
October 19, 2015 at 11:16 pmThat sounds perfect for the fall season. Wouldn’t I love to take a bite for dessert!
Lisa says
October 19, 2015 at 11:34 pmForget a slice, I want the whole cake! Chocolate and bananas go together like chocolate and peanut butter!
Alicia Snow says
October 20, 2015 at 12:02 amI want this right now! Haha. I will definitely be making this this weekend. I hardly ever make bread but it’s something I really want to work on. There’s nothing better than fresh baked bread.
Ann Bacciaglia says
October 20, 2015 at 12:08 amI make a lot of Banana Bread but i have never tried it with pumpkin. This recipe looks delicious. I will have to give it a try this weekend.
Tammi Roy says
October 20, 2015 at 12:10 amThis recipe looks amazing. I love pumpkin bread already and mixing banana and chocolate chips to it will be so delicious. My kids are going to love it.
Candy o says
October 20, 2015 at 12:16 amI love a good spice cake during the holidays. I cannot wait for the baking to start at my house.
tammileetips says
October 20, 2015 at 12:38 amI can’t believe I have not tried combining pumpkin with banana and chocolate chips like this!! Sounds like great fall bread to enjoy with a cup of coffee in the morning. Definitely one I will have to try soon!
rika says
October 20, 2015 at 1:37 amI love Banana bread and milk ! Perfect combination. I can’t wait to try this recipe on Thanksgiving… Looks delicious
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
October 20, 2015 at 2:07 amThis sounds amazing! I will have to make is very soon to try it out!
Dogvills says
October 20, 2015 at 3:10 amThe cake looks amazing! I love pumpkin spice. I can’t wait to try this.
Chrystal | YUM eating says
October 20, 2015 at 9:44 amThese pics turned out really good! Plus, that bread just looks and sounds amazing. I love pumpkin!
Susannah says
October 20, 2015 at 11:56 amOh yum! This sounds SO good! I really want to make it now!!! <3
Christie says
October 20, 2015 at 12:43 pmBanana, chocolate chip and pumpkin, you’re definitely speaking my language! Sounds like the perfect bread for the season
Becca Wilson says
October 20, 2015 at 3:45 pmAll of my favorites rolled into one! This looks delicious!
Rachel Ferrucci says
October 20, 2015 at 5:07 pmThis looks amazing and its my two favorites banana bread and chocolate! Totally want to try it
Debbie L. says
October 20, 2015 at 9:52 pmYumm this looks so tasty. Chocolate and pumpkin great combination.
Rosey says
October 20, 2015 at 9:55 pmI love to smell it cooking. I love to taste it warm. And I love it the next day after it’s sat overnight. 🙂
Lisa Rios says
October 21, 2015 at 9:26 amPumpkin recipes are always favorite at home with kids loving anything made of it & this awesome combination of banana, pumpkin & chocolate chips makes it a delicious recipe that anyone would love. Would like to give it a try.
Debra says
October 21, 2015 at 10:39 amOne of my favorite things about fall is all the pumpkin spice! This looks so delish, and so fitting for the season. I wouldn’t mind having a slice with a tall glass of milk!
Sarah says
October 21, 2015 at 12:26 pmYou know what? I hadn’t tried anything pumpkin until very recently, and I fell in love with it. It was a pumpkin spice bread and it was delicious. I bet this one is even better because it’s even got chocolate! Yummy! Thanks for the recipe!
Susan Quackenbush says
October 21, 2015 at 4:14 pmI’m no the biggest fan of pumpkin flavored goodies (I know, terrible this time of year) but my husband will be in heaven when I make this for him! Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe with us, I can’t wait to try it! 🙂
Winter says
October 21, 2015 at 4:19 pmOk so is it weird that I hate banana’s but I love the flavor of them. I can’t stand to eat a real bananna but I love banana breads, banana pudding, anything other than the real thing. This looks yummy!
Christine says
October 27, 2015 at 10:22 pmI made this,this evening & boy was it good! Another way to use up my ripe bananas!
Nikki says
November 1, 2015 at 9:05 pmThe fact that this has banana and pumpkin and is labeled bread and not cake is proof enough that this is a healthy recipe and I can make it, devour it and enjoy it guilt free.
mycraftingworld says
June 6, 2017 at 7:02 amThis is a great idea for those bananas. My husband wants me to buy them and then a couple always get soft before they are eaten and he won’t eat a soft one. I don’t like pumpkin pie but I bet I will like this bread. Thank you.
Hey Sharonoox says
August 28, 2017 at 3:55 pmThis looks simply delicious! I love banana bread so I’m going to try this recipe with a mixed of pumpkin and chocolate chips. Great way to use up ripe bananas..
Beth Davidson says
August 28, 2017 at 6:59 pmIt’s like summer and fall combined! I’m always looking for new ways to save bananas because we never eat a whole bunch, so this is great!
Heidi says
August 29, 2017 at 12:27 amAll the best flavors in one bread! What’s not to love? Thanks for the great recipe.
Gloria says
August 29, 2017 at 7:41 amThis looks so delicious. I will swap the eggs out for some extra banana and give it a go! =D
krystal says
August 29, 2017 at 9:11 amHOORAY for fall! BRing on the pumpkin. This looks amazing!
Jessica Joachim says
August 29, 2017 at 9:12 amYou had me at pumpkin! I am so glad that the pumpkin time of the year is coming around again and I get to eat and drink all of the pumpkin flavored goodness!
Jessica Taylor says
August 29, 2017 at 10:00 amThese are perfect for the fall weather! Can’t wait to try them!
Cynthia Nicoletti says
August 29, 2017 at 1:52 pmLooks delicious. I love bananas and chips so I am sure I would like this recipe. It looks so good I want to make it now.
Cindy Ingalls says
August 29, 2017 at 6:17 pmI’m so excited for Pumpkin season, and this bread is the perfect way to get ready for fall. It has some of my favorite flavor combinations, especially with bananas and chocolate.
reesa says
August 29, 2017 at 10:01 pmI am addicted to bundt cakes. THis is a delicious combo! I never thought to add bananas to pumpkin, but it must go so well together!
Ashlea says
August 30, 2017 at 10:30 pmThese look yummy. Do these freeze well? I would love to make batches for my little one.
HilLesha says
September 1, 2017 at 1:59 amWow, how delicious! I have never made anything like this before, but something like this would be a real treat for my family!