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Pumpkin Banana Bread

Pumpkin Banana Bread: The Ultimate Cozy Fall Delight

This Pumpkin Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and velvety pumpkin puree for a moist, flavorful loaf that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas well-ripened, covered in brown spots
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree or applesauce as a lighter substitute
  • 2 Eggs acts as a binder
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter or Coconut Oil coconut oil for dairy-free version
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar or maple syrup for natural sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or honey/agave syrup as alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to your preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg adjust to your preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves adjust to your preference
  • 1 cup Optional Mix-Ins (Walnuts or Chocolate Chips) to enhance texture and flavor

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it lightly.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl and incorporate pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  4. Gently fold the dry mix into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Add optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

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