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Spiced Pumpkin Banana Bread

This pumpkin banana bread combines moist, tender crumb with a golden crust. It features a blend of pumpkin puree, ripe bananas, and warm spices, with crunchy walnuts providing added texture. The batter is mixed, poured into a loaf pan, baked until fragrant and golden, resulting in a flavorful, sliceable bread with a inviting appearance.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts optional, for crunch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined and slightly fluffy.
  3. Add the mashed bananas and pumpkin puree to the mixture. Stir until evenly incorporated, and the batter looks slightly thick and homogeneous.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to distribute the spices evenly.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon, just until no streaks of flour remain—be gentle to avoid overmixing.
  6. Stir in the chopped walnuts for added crunch and flavor. The batter should be thick but scoopable.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula so it bakes uniformly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  10. Slice the bread to reveal its moist crumb with swirls of spice and crunchy walnuts on top. Serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious treat.

Notes

For a richer flavor, toast the walnuts lightly before folding into the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze slices for later enjoyment.