Description
This cozy, one-bowl loaf marries the creamy nuttiness of tahini with warm pumpkin spice and naturally sweet banana for the ultimate autumn bite. Moist without butter or oil, subtly sweet, and packed with soul-hugging flavor—it’s perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a cozy coffee break.
Ingredients
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1 ripe banana, mashed
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1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
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½ cup tahini (stirred well)
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⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1¼ cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground ginger
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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½ tsp salt
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Optional: sesame or pumpkin seeds for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5″ loaf pan.
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Mix wet ingredients: Whisk banana, pumpkin, tahini, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
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Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
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Combine: Fold dry into wet until just combined—don’t overmix.
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Pour into pan: Smooth top and sprinkle with seeds if using.
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Bake 45–55 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 mins in pan, then transfer to a racK
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 50 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal per Slice
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 5g