Description
A moist, flavorful quick bread combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich, earthy taste of pumpkin puree, finished with a buttery cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or holiday brunches, this cosy loaf captures the essence of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
Batter:
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190 g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
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5 g (1 tsp) baking soda
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2.5 g (½ tsp) salt
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2 g (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
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1 g (½ tsp) pumpkin pie spice
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1 g (½ tsp) ground nutmeg
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2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 230 g)
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240 g (1 cup) pumpkin puree
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113 g (8 tbsp / 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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100 g (½ cup) light brown sugar
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50 g (¼ cup) white sugar
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2 large eggs
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5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
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60 g (½ cup) walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped (optional)
Streusel Topping:
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65 g (½ cup) all-purpose flour
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2 g (½ tsp) ground cinnamon
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100 g (½ cup) brown sugar
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85 g (6 tbsp) cold butter, diced
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment if desired.
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In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla; whisk until combined.
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In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
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Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
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Stir in nuts if using. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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For the streusel, combine flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
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Bake for 50–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
Ensure pumpkin puree is plain, not pumpkin pie filling.
Start checking for doneness at 50 minutes.
Freeze in slices for convenient single servings.
Streusel can be made ahead and frozen for quick use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American