1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.

2

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and salt.

3

In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, eggs, sugars, bananas and vegetable oil in a large mixer bowl; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture just until mixture is wet (do not over mix); stir in nuts (if using). Spoon into prepared loaf pans.

4

Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.