Fluffy Pumpkin Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

Wet ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed banana

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (you can make your own or store bought)

• ½ cup pure maple syrup

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry ingredients:

• 1 cup oat flour

• 1 cup whole wheat flour

• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup walnuts

• Optional: chocolate chips

Frosting:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

• 1-2 teaspoons almond milk

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Use a nonstick spray (coconut or butter) to coat a bread dish. Don't skip this step as his will ensure the bread does not stick!

2. Mix together the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup, eggs, butter and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

3. Mix in dry ingredients: Add oat flour, whole wheat flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt to the bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips, if desired.

4. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

5. Make the cinnamon cream cheese frosting: Add cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and milk. Whisk together until smooth. Spread over the muffins. Sprinkle your choice of toppings on top: nuts, cinnamon, chocolate chips! ENJOY!