Description
A comforting and spiced treat combining ripe bananas and pumpkin puree, perfect for the fall season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cool, cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin, banana bread, fall recipe, dessert bars, cozy baking
