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Cozy Pumpkin Banana Bread: Best 6-Ingredient Easy Recipe

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A moist, comforting pumpkin banana bread made with simple pantry staples and toasted walnuts. This easy recipe balances sweetness and earthiness for a perfect cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium-large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Add melted butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla; whisk to combine.
  3. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast chopped walnuts for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Add pumpkin puree to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour in the banana mixture and fold gently until no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Fold in the toasted walnuts, reserving about 1/4 cup for the topping.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with reserved walnuts and coarse sugar.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cover with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Ensure you use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Toasting walnuts enhances flavor significantly. Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil.

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