Pumpkin Banana Loaf is a delicious, moist bread that combines the flavors of pumpkin and banana with warm spices. Here’s a recipe for you:
Pumpkin Banana Loaf Recipe
Ingredients:
•1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
•1 teaspoon baking soda
•1/2 teaspoon baking powder
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
•1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
•1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
•1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
•1/2 cup granulated sugar
•1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
•1 large egg
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
•1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
•1/4 cup milk
Optional Mix-ins:
•1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
•1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
•Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
•Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
•In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
•Set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
•In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
•Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
•Stir in the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, and milk until fully incorporated.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
•Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
•If using, fold in the optional mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins.
5. Bake the Loaf:
•Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
•Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve:
•Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
•Slice and serve!
Tips:
•This loaf freezes well; just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil before freezing.
•You can add a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and a bit of milk for extra sweetness.
Enjoy your flavorful Pumpkin Banana Loaf!