Celebrate the flavors of fall with this Autumnal Pumpkin Pie Banana Bread. A delightful blend of ripe bananas and pumpkin puree creates a moist, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for the season.
Why You’ll Love This: This banana bread is a fusion of classic autumn spices and the comforting texture of homemade bread. It’s gluten-free and sweetened with coconut sugar, making it a healthier alternative for those sweet tooth cravings.
Perfect Occasion: This bread is ideal for a cozy breakfast, a satisfying snack, or as a festive dessert during the fall season. It’s also a great way to use up those overripe bananas!
Ingredients and Instructions:
Ingredients:
- 2 large bananas, mashed
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- A splash of vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten-free flour
- A pinch each of sea salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice
- Chocolate chips (your choice)
Directions:
- Prepare Oven and Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf tin.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, mix together bananas, pumpkin puree, eggs, olive oil, vanilla, and coconut sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the gluten-free flour, sea salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice to form a thick batter.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This helps in setting the bread and enhancing its flavors.
Slice into this Autumnal Pumpkin Pie Banana Bread and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and banana, with a delightful chocolate twist. It’s like a hug in the form of bread! 🍌🎃🍞🍫
