Description
Pumpkin banana muffins are soft, moist, and full of cozy fall flavor, combining ripe bananas, pumpkin puree, and warm pumpkin pie spice for a wholesome bakery-style muffin perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 medium ripe bananas)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, olive oil, and eggs until smooth and well blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
- Gently stir the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Add nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.
- All-purpose flour can replace whole wheat flour for a lighter muffin.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before storing to prevent excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
