Ultimate Banana Pumpkin Bread
A delightful blend of ripe bananas and rich pumpkin puree, perfect for fall and beyond.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Combine the pumpkin puree with the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs if using, and mix until incorporated.
- Mix the flour and cinnamon in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet ingredients.
- Incorporate the chopped walnuts gently into the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or honey for extra enjoyment. Can be stored at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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