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Cozy Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread with Walnuts

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A moist and dense quick bread that bridges the gap between breakfast and dessert, featuring ripe bananas, pureed pumpkin, and toasted walnuts for a perfect fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 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. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Stir in the melted butter, yogurt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Fold the pureed pumpkin into the banana mixture.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet bowl and gently fold together using a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Sprinkle brown sugar and granulated sugar over the batter and gently fold in. Add the chopped walnuts and fold once more, reserving a small handful for the top.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with reserved walnuts.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Let 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. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before chopping to enhance flavor. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture. For dairy-free, swap butter for coconut oil and yogurt for a dairy-free alternative. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.

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Keywords: pumpkin spice, banana bread, walnuts, fall recipe, quick bread, cozy autumn, gluten-free option, dairy-free option

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