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Pumpkin Banana Bread

Pumpkin Banana Bread for Cozy Fall Mornings

Delight in this Pumpkin Banana Bread, a comforting blend of spices and sweetness, perfect for cozy fall mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • pinch Kosher Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted
For the Bread Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or substitute whole wheat
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger can be omitted or replaced
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice or substitute individual spices
  • 2 Eggs
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • ½ cup Pumpkin Puree canned Libby's recommended
  • 2 to 3 Ripe Bananas mashed

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Potato Masher
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the streusel topping, then refrigerate.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your loaf pan.
  3. Melt the butter, then let it cool slightly before mixing with other ingredients.
  4. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  5. Mash the bananas until chunky-smooth.
  6. Mix the sugars and spices until frothy.
  7. Combine the liquid ingredients with the sugar mixture.
  8. Gently fold the dry and wet ingredients together.
  9. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and top it with streusel.
  10. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, checking for doneness.
  11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, don't overmix the batter and check the freshness of all ingredients.

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