As the leaves begin to fall and the air takes on a crisp hue, there's nothing cozier than filling your kitchen with the warm, spicy aromas of homemade bread. This Pumpkin-Banana Bread recipe combines the rich, sweet flavors of ripe bananas with the earthy, spicy notes of pumpkin, creating a delightfully moist and flavorful bread that is guaranteed to warm your autumn heart!
This bread is not only delicious and heartwarming but also a great way to use up overripe bananas and leftover pumpkin puree. It's the perfect treat to accompany a cup of hot cider or tea, serving as breakfast, snack, or dessert.
The addition of Greek yogurt gives this bread a light, airy texture, while olive oil provides a rich, luxurious taste. And, if you're in the mood for something extra, add some chopped nuts for a pleasant, crunchy texture.
So, put on your oven mitts, preheat that oven, and let's dive into the sweet, spicy world of baking Pumpkin-Banana Bread!
Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe
| Category: | Baking Recipes |
| Cooking Time: | 1 h 30 min |
| Portions: |
8
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| Kitchen: | Belgian Cuisine |
| Cost Range: | Cheap |
Ingredients:
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2 Bananas
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2 Eggs
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165 gr Brown sugar
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120 ml Olive oil
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60 gr Greek yogurt
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225 gr Pumpkin
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1.5 gr Baking powder
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1.5 gr Salt
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30 gr Pecans
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5 gr Baking soda
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3 tbsp Cinnamon powder
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2 tbsp Ginger powder
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2 tbsp Nutmeg
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1 tbsp Cloves
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1.5 tbsp Ground allspice
Instructions:
Preparing Oven and Baking Pan:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Lightly grease a 23x13 cm (9x5 inch) baking pan and line it with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang on the long sides for easy removal after baking.
Preparing Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix with the eggs and brown sugar until the batter is smooth and only a few small lumps remain.
- Add the oil, yogurt, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract and mix well until combined.
Preparing Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Add the cinnamon, ginger powder, nutmeg, ground allspice, and cloves and mix well.
Combining Ingredients:
- Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture.
- Use a spatula to mix everything well and scrape the sides of the bowl.
Filling the Baking Pan and Baking:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the batter.
- Bake in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling:
- Let the bread cool completely in the baking pan.
- Use the parchment paper to lift the bread out of the pan after it has cooled.
