Pumpkin Banana Muffins (Print)
Moist muffins combining pumpkin puree, mashed banana and warm spices, with optional nuts or chocolate chips.
# Ingredient list:
→ Produce
01 - 1 cup pumpkin puree
02 - 1 large ripe banana, mashed
→ Wet Ingredients
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
05 - 1/3 cup milk
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
11 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
→ Optional
16 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
17 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease all cups.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, mashed banana, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until fully smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until evenly combined.
04 - Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and gently fold with a spatula until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips, if using, distributing them evenly through the batter.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The muffins stay moist for days, making them perfect for busy mornings or leisurely coffee breaks.
- I keep coming back for the gentle sweetness and how adaptable the recipe is—nuts, chocolate chips, or both, you can't lose.
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- If you overmix the batter, your muffins might come out dense—trust me, it's tempting, but resist the urge!
- Sprinkling a pinch of cinnamon sugar on top creates a sweet, gentle crust that makes all the difference in the first bite.
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- Lightly toast nuts before mixing in for a richer flavor and satisfying crunch.
- A dash more vanilla and a touch of brown sugar on top makes these taste like they came from the neighborhood bakery.