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Moist Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe with Espresso Glaze and Crunchy Seeds

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A moist and tender pumpkin banana bread with a bittersweet espresso glaze and crunchy seed topping, perfect for cozy autumn mornings or year-round comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (40g) mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame)
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp espresso or strong brewed coffee (for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mash bananas and pumpkin puree until smooth. Stir in brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Toss mixed seeds with a pinch of cinnamon if desired and sprinkle evenly over the batter in the loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Whisk powdered sugar, espresso, and melted butter in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
  9. Drizzle the espresso glaze over the cooled bread and let set for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Toast seeds lightly before topping for extra crunch. Cool bread completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting off. Tent with foil if browning too fast.

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Keywords: pumpkin banana bread, espresso glaze, crunchy seeds, moist bread, fall baking, quick bread, autumn recipe

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