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Cozy Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread

This easy and delicious Cozy Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and banana, making it the perfect warm treat for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas The riper, the better for sweetness.
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Use plain pumpkin puree, not pie filling.
  • 1/2 cup melted butter Consider browning the butter for richer flavor.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 piece egg Substitute with 1/4 cup applesauce for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Stir in the pumpkin puree and melted butter.
  3. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with butter or honey, and enjoy with a hot beverage. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.