Description
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and banana in these soft, fluffy muffins. They’re quick to prepare, naturally sweetened, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients, they’re a nutritious and delicious treat for the whole family.
With just one bowl and simple ingredients, these pumpkin banana muffins are ready in 35 minutes. Serve them fresh or freeze them for later—either way, they’re packed with fall flavors you’ll love!
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat for a healthier option)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for a sweeter touch)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (for crunch)
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats (for texture)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, oil, egg, vanilla, and both sugars. Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
- In the same bowl, sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix!
Step 4: Add Optional Mix-ins
- If using, stir in chocolate chips, nuts, or oats for extra flavor and texture.
Step 5: Fill & Bake
- Fill muffin cups about ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool & Serve
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or store for later!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American, Fall Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g