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Pumpkin Banana Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250
A moist and flavorful bread combining the sweetness of bananas with the warm spices of pumpkin and cinnamon, perfect for fall or anytime you crave comfort.

Ingredients

Bananas

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)

Pumpkin Puree

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)

Butter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Brown Sugar

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

Eggs

  • 2 large eggs

Vanilla Extract

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

All-purpose Flour

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Baking Soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Baking Powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Ground Cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Ground Nutmeg

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Ground Ginger

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Chopped Nuts (Optional)

  • 1/2 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 together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Combine dry and wet ingredients.
  • Fold in nuts if using. Pour batter into pan and smooth top.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana, Bread, pumpkin