Winter Squash Banana Bread

Submitted by Ceezie

"I had too much sneaky chef winter squash and found this recipe on TOH so I am placing it here for safe keeping - I will be making this before my winter squash gets freezer burn"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 loafs

ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup canola oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, allspice, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil and vanilla; add squash and bananas. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts.
2. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
3. You might need to use more time when baking 2 loaves.