Okay, here’s my attempt at a blog post about making a pumpkin banana dessert, following your instructions:
So, the other day I was staring at a sad-looking banana and a can of pumpkin puree in my pantry. I hate wasting food, you know? And I had this craving for something sweet, but not, like, super sweet. More like…comforting sweet. Then it hit me: pumpkin and banana! Why not?
Getting Started
First, I grabbed that lonely banana and mashed it up in a bowl. It wasn’t the prettiest sight, all brown and mushy, but hey, that’s what happens to bananas, right? Then I dumped in about a cup of the pumpkin puree. I didn’t measure it exactly, just eyeballed it. I’m not much of a precise baker, to be honest.
Mixing it Up
Next, I threw in a couple of eggs. I figured they’d help bind everything together. And because I like a little spice in my life (and my desserts!), I added a generous shake of cinnamon and a smaller shake of nutmeg. You could probably use pumpkin pie spice too, but I didn’t have any on hand.
I also added a little spoon of vanila, and mixed, then to make it a little more sweet,I added some brown sugar. Maybe a quarter cup? Again, just guessing. I stirred everything together with a fork until it was pretty well combined. It looked kind of…well, orange and gloppy. But I had faith!
Baking Time!
I poured the mixture into a small baking dish. I think it was an 8×8 inch one? I greased the dish first, of course. Don’t want it sticking! Then I popped it into the oven, which I had preheated to, oh, I think 350 degrees Fahrenheit. I’m pretty sure that’s the standard temperature for most baking things.
The Waiting Game…and the Result!
I set a timer for about 30 minutes, but I started checking it around 25 minutes. You know how ovens can be, sometimes they cook things faster or slower than you expect. I stuck a toothpick in the center, and when it came out clean, I knew it was done!
I let it cool for a bit before slicing into it. It wasn’t the most beautiful dessert I’ve ever made, but it smelled amazing! And you know what? It tasted pretty darn good too. Kind of like a mix between pumpkin pie and banana bread. It was warm, comforting, and just the right amount of sweet. A total win for using up those pantry staples!
- It is simple.
- It taste good.
- I love it!
Def recommend it.
