This easy Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is the best 1 bowl recipe for a moist, sweet loaf perfect for fall, whether as a dessert or breakfast. Just like my pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and vegan pumpkin soup, this banana pumpkin loaf is a delicious seasonal favorite!
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, spices, baking soda, and salt.
In the same bowl, add the pumpkin puree, mashed bananas, oil, vinegar, and vanilla, and stir until just combined.
Transfer the batter into a 9x5 inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage: Let the bread cool completely before storing. Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Use overripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Bananas with brown spots work best.
Test for doneness: Every oven and bread pan is different, so adjust the baking time as needed. Insert a toothpick into the center of the bread—if it comes out clean, the bread is done. If not, give it a few more minutes and test again.
Cool completely before slicing: Let the bread cool fully on a wire rack before slicing to avoid crumbling.