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Moist Pumpkin Banana Bread with Toasted Walnuts

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A deeply comforting, moist banana bread made with pumpkin puree and toasted walnuts. This easy recipe balances sweetness and spice for a perfect snack or breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned, not pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Toast chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  4. Add softened butter and sugar to the bananas. Mix vigorously until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  8. Gently fold in toasted walnuts.
  9. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture. Toasting the walnuts is highly recommended for flavor. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil.

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