Description
Pumpkin Banana Muffins are a delightful fusion of ripe bananas and spiced pumpkin, creating moist, flavorful treats perfect for any time of day. With a heavenly aroma that fills your kitchen, these muffins are not only quick to prepare but also a fantastic way to use overripe bananas. Enjoy them warm for breakfast or as a satisfying afternoon snack—either way, they promise comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and sugar until creamy.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 29mg