Freshly Milled Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

5 from 2 votes

Freshly Milled Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Imagine taking the cozy goodness of banana bread and giving it a delightful autumn twist with pumpkin and chocolate chips. This recipe is the perfect way to introduce the fall season into your kitchen. It's made with fresh milled flour that brings a warm, earthy flavor and a lovely texture you might not find in your usual bakery loaf. Plus, milling your own flour adds a rustic charm and a nutrient boost that makes every bite feel like a little celebration. If your baking adventures have ever left you wondering what to do with those overripe bananas, this recipe has your back with a cozy, sweet, and slightly nutty take that’s as inviting as a crisp fall afternoon.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword pumpkin bread

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings slices

Calories 305kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ cups mashed banana about 3 ripe bananas (305 grams)
⅔ cup pumpkin puree 150 grams
1 egg
⅓ cup avocado oil or melted butter 73 grams
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ¾ cups freshly milled soft white wheat flour finely milled (201 grams)
¼ cup brown sugar 40 grams
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips 150 grams

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the bananas, pumpkin, egg, oil, and vanilla.
Add the sugar and mix.
Add the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until fully combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Optional: top with ¼ cup additional chocolate chips.
Pour in the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

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