Moist, spiced bars combine pumpkin and banana flavors. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (approximately 2 large bananas)
02 - 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/3 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
08 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Optional Add-ins
16 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
17 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - Whisk together mashed bananas, pumpkin purée, eggs, packed light brown sugar, granulated sugar, neutral oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour with baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until incorporated. Avoid overworking the batter.
05 - Gently fold in chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Cool in the pan for 15 minutes to allow easy removal.
08 - Lift out using parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely.
09 - Slice into bars and serve.
