As the weather cools and leaves start to fall, nothing beats the comfort of a warm, homemade loaf that blends the best of autumn flavors. This Pumpkin Banana Loaf is a delicious twist on classic banana bread, incorporating creamy pumpkin purée for a moist and spiced treat.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix the mashed bananas, pumpkin purée, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Perfect with a hot cup of tea or coffee!