Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins
As the weather cools and the leaves start to change colors, there’s nothing better than filling your home with the comforting aromas of freshly baked muffins. These Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins bring together the familiar warmth of fall spices with the sweetness of banana and cinnamon chips, making them the perfect treat to enjoy during the autumn season.
Whether you’re whipping up a batch for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a fall gathering, these muffins are sure to impress. The soft, moist texture and balanced spice flavors of these Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins make them irresistible, and they’re simple enough to bake whenever you’re craving a tasty treat.
Pumpkin Bread Banana Muffins
We love pulling these out of the freezer for football game day snacks, hiking snacks, or for Thanksgiving morning, Black Friday morning before shopping, or for bake sales! They’re also great to give to the neighbors!
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Why I love this recipe
- Easy last minute dessert to bring to a party.
- Easy to freeze and enjoy later!
- Great way to use up ripe bananas.
Gather these ingredients
- Pumpkin puree
- Bananas – mashed
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Eggs
- Butter – softened
- Vanilla extract
- Granulated sugar
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Cinnamon Chips
How to make Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and add paper liners to a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Add the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, eggs, vanilla extract, and soft butter into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix all of the ingredients together with a whisk until well combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined.
- Stir in the cinnamon chips (gently) and fold together until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin tins, filling almost to the top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Don’t overbake! Allow the muffins to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Tips & substitutions
- Use overly ripe bananas.
- Swap or add in chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts.
- Add more spices like nutmeg, ginger, or allspice for an extra layer of warmth.
- Double the recipe to make another batch that you can freeze!
Serving suggestions
These Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins taste great with warm butter, a cup of your favorite coffee, or alongside fresh fruit and a savory quiche for breakfast.
Storage
You can store these muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days – you can place them in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Check out these other muffin recipes while you’re here
- Snickerdoodle Donut Muffins
- Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins
- Honey Apple Gluten-Free Muffins
- Raspberry Muffins
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Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup bananas mashed, about 1-2 bananas
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cardamom
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup butter softened or slightly melted
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup cinnamon chips
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees and add paper liners to a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Add the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, eggs, vanilla extract, and soft butter into a large mixing bowl. Mix with a whisk or by hand until well combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and salt and mix until combined.
- Gently stir in the cinnamon chips and fold together until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin tins, filling almost to the top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Don’t overbake!
- Let the muffins cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
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