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Pumpkin Chip Banana Bread

A cozy and flavorful banana bread infused with pumpkin, chocolate chips, and warming spices, perfect for fall.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (approx. 1 1/2 cup)
  • 1 large egg (room temp is best)
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons butter (melted and then cooled)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (dark chocolate preferred)
  • 1/21 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it lightly with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
  3. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  4. Add the egg and pumpkin puree to the mashed bananas, then mix in the cooled melted butter and vanilla extract.
  5. Incorporate the dry ingredients by whisking together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in the brown sugar and chocolate chips.
  7. If using, sprinkle in pumpkin pie spice.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm with butter or cream cheese. This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and store for later.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, banana bread, fall recipes, comfort food