PUMPKIN BANANA BREAD

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I came across these loaves in a local newspaper about 10 years ago, and I still make this pumpkin banana bread recipe on a regular basis. It conveniently yields a number of mini loaves, making gift-giving easy. -Linda Wood, Roanoke, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 5 mini loaves(6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas, pumpkin and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking power, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in nuts. , Pour into five greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.