This was my situation this weekend. I know, horrible, right? 🙂 There was only one thing to do – start baking! Banana Bread Gets a Fall Makeover with this Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread!
I have a special bottle of pumpkin spice extract in my pantry and this was an opportunity to give it a spin. I know you’ll be on board with this delicious decision!
This fall inspired riff on banana bread is light, tender and not too sweet. Using a flour mixture that includes spelt and oat, this bread is packed with whole grains + extra nutrients! Both great flours to mix with all-purpose for better flavors and texture. Top it off with a simple Pumpkin Spice Drizzle to seal in the fall flavors and add a hint of extra sweetness.
However, I had an alternate plan. What is this master scheme you may ask? Well friends, we are going to french toastify this beauty. That’s right, Banana Bread French Toast. You see, while visiting Austin, brunching at South Congress Cafe, carrot cake french toast was on the menu. Of course, I ordered it. The texture was very light and that is key. You can’t make french toast out of dense banana bread, so this recipe is perfect for this job.
Slice it, toast it, slather it with jam or butter. This bread is the perfect fall treat. Or take it even farther and save yourself a few slices for a real breakfast treat!
- 4 medium bananas 6 - 7" long
- 3 Tablespoons buttermilk or milk of choice with a squeeze of lemon
- 2 large eggs cold
- 1 Tablespoon Rodelle Pumpkin Spice Extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup organic spelt flour
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tsp Oat&Sesame pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup toasted pecan or walnuts + more for topping
- 1 Tablespoon milk of choice
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Rodelle Pumpkin Spice Extract
- 1/8 tsp Oat&Sesame pumpkin pie spice
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Line a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with a strip of parchment paper overhanging the short ends for easy bread removal. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 350°F.
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In a medium bowl, mash bananas with buttermilk, eggs and pumpkin spice extract. Set aside.
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In the bowl of a standing mixer with paddle attachment, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice. Add coconut oil and mix on low until coconut oil disappears into a pebbly powder.
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Add banana mixture and continue mixing only until the flour disappears. Fold in nuts, reserving some to top the bread.
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Scrape batter into prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake until well risen and golden brown, approximately 55 minutes.
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Once the bread has cooled to room temp. Prepare the Pumpkin Spice Drizzle by combining all ingredients in a small bowl, whisking until smooth. Drizzle over the top.
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Take your favorite banana bread and turn it into french toast!
- 1 loaf of Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread above
- 1/3 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp Rodelle Pumpkin Spice Extract
- 1/4 tsp Oat&Sesame pumpkin pie spice
- dash of salt
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg
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In a shallow pan, mix milk, spices + zest to distribute evenly.
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Add egg and whisk until incorporated.
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Dunk thick slices of banana bread, coating each side.
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Place on a hot, greased griddle and toast each side until nice and brown. About 3 min per side.
I love banana bread and it has a pumpkin spice kick, just in time for Halloween.