Its cozy, nutritious and the perfect solution when you gotta use up ripe bananas.

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Overripe bananas have a knack for appearing in my kitchen when I least expect them.

This recipe combines two delicious quick breads into one, so its a win-win!

a photo of the Pumpkin Banana Bread

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This easy bread is a great way to reduce my food waste in the kitchen.

Rather than throwing out the very ripe bananas, I can transform them into a warm, comforting loaf.

Then, when Im ready to bake, I blend the bananas (with the peel on!)

with the pumpkin puree before adding the remaining wet ingredients.

Keeping the peel on adds an extra layer of sweetness.

While the taste is delicious and nutritious, its the scent that will really draw you in.

This bread fills my apartment with the welcoming aroma of cinnamon and brown sugar for days.

I also love how versatile this recipe can be.

you might easily add chocolate chips to this bread for an extra-cozy bite.

This bread is also super simple to make.

So, the next time you have ripe bananas on hand, reach for this trusty recipe.