Pumpkin Banana Bread

This is my usual banana bread recipe with pumpkin puree and spices added to make it a delicious seasonal dessert/snack.  It tastes great hot with some ice cream on top, or cold the next day.  I personally like having it plain for breakfast with a cup of coffee.

Makes one loaf
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger (dried powder)
1/4 cup softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup toasted chopped pecans

Instructions:
1) Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a loaf pan.
2) In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients and set aside.  Meanwhile using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, whip the butter and sugar until creamy (2-3 minutes).
3) Add the eggs to the butter and sugar and beat to combine.  Then add the mashed bananas and pumpkin puree.  Add the dry and mix just to combine.
4) Fold in the toasted pecans.  Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.  Serve hot or cold.  Enjoy!