Banana Pumpkin Muffins
Moist and flavorful banana pumpkin muffins made with ripe bananas, pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and stir in the pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried cranberries for extra flavor.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a healthier option, substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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