Pumpkin Banana Applesauce Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup mashed banana
• 1 cup applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup melted butter or oil
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin, banana, applesauce and eggs until smooth. Add melted butter or oil, brown sugar and white sugar, and mix until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and salt. Gradually add to the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Fold in the walnuts, if desired. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
6. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Interesting Facts

• This bread is great served warm with a pat of butter.
• It also makes a delicious snack or dessert when served with a scoop of ice cream.
• It freezes well, so you can make a double batch and freeze one for later.