Easy Pumpkin Banana Muffins Recipe

Easy pumpkin banana muffins are best to make during pumpkin season. Grab your muffin pan and get ready to enjoy all your favorite fall flavors in this easy-to-make breakfast treat. 

Easy Pumpkin Banana Muffins Recipe

I love a recipe filled with simple ingredients that truly captures the fall season. This is my favorite time of the year! Whether we are focusing on apple, pumpkin flavor, or warm spices – it just all makes me so happy. Let’s break down how to make banana pumpkin muffins. 

Muffin Ingredients: 

• 1-1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 banana, mashed, about 1/2 cup
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg

Glaze Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons half and half
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Muffin Directions: 

Preheat oven to 425 and add 12 paper liners to a regular-size muffin tin. Set aside. 

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Mix well and set aside. 

In a large mixing bowl, add mashed bananas, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, and egg. Mix well. Fold in the flour mixture and mix just until combined. Using a 3-tablespoon portion scoop, scoop the muffin batter into the prepared pan and the muffin liners. 

Bake for 5 minutes at 425 and reduce heat to 375 and bake for 5 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack before glazing. 

Glaze Directions: 

Add powdered sugar, half and half, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat and whisk until smooth and sugar is dissolved. The mixture may boil a tad on the sides. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Spoon on top of muffins and serve. 

Makes 12 muffins

Tips and Variations

• The natural sweetness of the pumpkin purée and the overripe bananas will make these moist muffins sweet enough. However, you could top it with a bit of maple syrup for additional flavoring. 
• Store leftovers in an airtight container or in freezer-safe bags. Freshness will last about 2-3 days 
• As a personal preference, you could also consider adding in chocolate chips. Talk about taking things to the next level! 
• If you don’t want to make the glaze, you could also top it with cinnamon sugar while the muffins are cooling. This also makes for a delicious combination. 

Your whole family will enjoy this pumpkin banana muffins recipe. Such a great recipe to turn to over and over again during this time of year. While I do enjoy pumpkin bread, there is something special about adding bananas to the mix. Serve these fluffy muffins with a large cup of coffee and bowl of fruit.

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