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Pumpkin Banana Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250
A moist and flavorful bread combining ripe bananas and pumpkin, perfect for cozy fall days.

Ingredients

Bananas and Pumpkin

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)

Wet ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry ingredients

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger

Optional nuts

  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Mix mashed bananas, pumpkin, melted butter, and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
  • Whisk dry ingredients. Combine with wet mixture, fold in nuts if using.
  • Pour batter into pan, smooth top, and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  • Cool in pan 10-15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Slice and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before baking.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana, bread, pumpkin