Pumpkin Banana Muffins. These moist banana pumpkin muffins are loaded with pumpkin and banana flavors that are perfect for enjoying for breakfast,lunch or a snack. This easy muffin recipe is made with pantry staples and is always a hit when I make it for my kids. I like to make a double batch and then freeze some for the kids to enjoy later.
Pumpkin Banana Muffin Recipe
Muffins are a staple breakfast food in our house. I make them fresh often since they are easy to make and I also keep a stock of muffins in the freezer so the kids have a variety to pick from whenever they want to.
Homemade muffins taste so much better than store bought muffins, they are much cheaper and you can change things up and customize them to your family’s flavor preferences fairly easily with most muffin recipes.
This banana pumpkin muffin recipe is one of my go-to recipes when I have bananas getting brown on the counter. You know how it goes, you buy a few bananas and everyone eats them fast so when you are at the store the next time you buy more then you did last time but then no one eats a single banana. It is the story or my life when it comes to bananas in our house. Good thing is that there are many delicious things that I can make with browning bananas, including these amazing homemade pumpkin banana muffins.
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- Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins
- pumpkin banana chocolate chip muffins
Tips for Making Homemade Muffins
Avoid Overfilling. Overfilling can cause the muffins to overflow and stick to the muffin tin, resulting in unevenly baked muffins.
Fill Evenly. Scoop batter from the bowl and fill each muffin cup about 2/3 to 3/4 full. This allows room for the muffins to rise without overflowing.
Line or Grease the Muffin Tin. Start by lining the muffin tin with paper liners or greasing each cup with cooking spray or butter. This helps prevent the muffins from sticking.
Use an Ice Cream Scoop to add the muffin batter. Use a medium-sized ice cream scoop with a release mechanism. This helps you get the same amount of batter in each cup, resulting in evenly sized muffins. You can also use a small spoon to fill the muffin tins.
What Can I add to Pumpkin Banana Muffins?
Pumpkin Banana Muffins are already delicious, but you can add various ingredients to enhance their flavor, texture, and nutritional value. Here are some ideas:
Nuts and Seeds. You can add 1 cup into the muffin batter or you can sprinkle them on top. Walnuts, pecans, and pumpkin seeds work well with this muffin recipe.
Chocolate Chips. You can add milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips. You will want to add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the muffin batter.
Brown Sugar. Sprinkle a little brown sugar on top before baking for a caramelized crust.
Streusel Topping. Make a simple streusel topping by adding 1/4 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of all purpose flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon to a small bowl and mix well to make a crumble and then sprinkle on top before baking the muffins.
How to store Homemade Muffins
Before storing the muffins make sure they are completely cooled. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Always use airtight containers or resealable bags to store them at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or freezer.
Room Temperature. If you plan to consume the muffins within 2-3 days, you can store them at room temperature in an airtight container. Make sure the container is placed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Refrigerator. If you need to store the muffins longer, you can refrigerate them. Place them in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag. This helps maintain their moisture and freshness. They will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Can you Freeze Pumpkin Banana muffins?
Yes! Homemade muffins freeze well. Once cooled to room temperature, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once they are frozen, transfer them to freezer bags or air-tight containers. Freezing them on a baking sheet prevents them from sticking together as they freeze.
Thaw the muffins at room temperature and briefly warm if you want them warm, them in the microwave before serving. Because these muffins are small, it only takes about 15 minutes for them to thaw at room temperature.
Pumpkin Banana Muffins Recipe Ingredients
- Brown ripe bananas. You don’t have to use brown bananas in muffins, but they are preferred because they are sweeter and easier to mash.
- White Granulated sugar.
- butter.
- pumpkin puree. You can use homemade pumpkin puree or store bought canned pumpkin puree.
- egg.
- vanilla extract. You can use homemade vanilla extract or store bought extract, but it is important to use real vanilla extract and not artificial vanilla extract.
- all-purpose flour.
- baking soda.
- pumpkin pie spice. You can use store bought pumpkin pie spice or make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice.
- cinnamon.
- salt.
How to Make Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line a muffin pan with 12 muffin liners or grease with non stick cooking spray, and set aside.
Add the butter to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments until the butter is melted.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas using a fork.
Add the white sugar to the mashed bananas and mix until smooth.
Add in the butter, pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined, and set aside.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie extract, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until they are fully combined. Be sure not to over mix when adding the flour mixture into the banana mixture.
Scoop the banana pumpkin muffins batter into the prepared muffin pan.
Place the pan into the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted into the center and comes out clean.
Remove from oven and cool completely on a rack.
Recipe FAQ
What is Pumpkin Spice made of?
Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of warm spices commonly used in pumpkin pie and other fall-themed recipes. Here are the typical spices found in pumpkin pie spice:
- Cinnamon: The primary spice, providing a sweet and warm flavor.
- Ginger: Adds a bit of heat and a zesty flavor.
- Nutmeg: Offers a slightly sweet and nutty flavor.
- Cloves: Contributes a strong, sweet, and slightly bitter flavor.
Can I make these muffins into Mini Muffins?
Yes! You can use a mini muffin tin for this recipe instead of a full size muffin tin. When baking Mini muffins they bake faster than regular-sized muffins. Check for doneness at about 10-12 minutes.
Can I leave the Mashed bananas chunky?
Yes. If you want to have chunky bananas in your muffins then you can keep the bananas a bit chunky when you are mashing them.
Easy Banana Recipes
If you have ripe browning bananas to use up, check out these delicious recipes that use ripe bananas.
- Banana Bread
- Mini Banana Muffins
- Banana chocolate chip waffles
- Banana carrot muffins
- Blueberry Banana Mini Muffins
- Banana Coconut muffins
- Banana chocolate chip pancakes
Pumpkin Banana Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 brown ripe bananas
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a muffin pan with 12 muffin liners or grease with non stick cooking spray, and set aside.
- Add the butter to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments until the butter is melted.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas using a fork.
- Add the white sugar to the mashed bananas and mix until smooth.
- Add in the butter, pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined, and set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until they are fully combined. Be sure not to over mix when adding the flour mixture into the banana mixture.
- Scoop the banana pumpkin muffins batter into the prepared muffin pan.
- Place the pan into the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted into the center and comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a rack.
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