Marbled Pumpkin Banana Bread
One of the most beloved autumn indulgences is banana bread, a classic treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the warmth of spices. But why settle for the ordinary when you can elevate this timeless favorite to a whole new level? This recipe combines two fall favourites - pumpkin and banana, in a swirl that makes it as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 250 g flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 115 g butter room temperature
- 150 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 80 g plain Greek yogurt full fat
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g banana mashed
- 170 g pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175℃ (350℉). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until smooth. Mix in the eggs one at a time. Mix in the yogurt and the vanilla extract.
- Divide this batter into two bowls. In one bowl mix in the pumpkin, and in the other bowl mix in the banana.
- To each of these bowls add in half of the dry ingredients. Fold in the dry mixture until just combined.
- Fill the loaf pan alternating between the two batters. Use a knife to swirl the two batters together.
- Bake for 30 minutes uncovered, and then another 30 minutes covered. Let cool completely.