Healthy Pumpkin Banana Muffins
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful blend of pumpkin, applesauce, and banana in these scrumptious muffins that not only taste amazing but also pack a healthy punch. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, these muffins freeze wonderfully, offering you a convenient treat anytime you crave a bite of goodness.
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Toddler Friendly, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Winter, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 173.3
- Fat Content: 3.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 24.8mg
- Sodium Content: 221.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 33.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.8g
- Sugar Content: 15.9g
- Protein Content: 4g
Yield: 30 muffins
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Whole wheat flour | 2 cups |
| Rolled oats | 2/3 cup |
| Baking powder | 1/2 tablespoon |
| Baking soda | 4 teaspoons |
| Salt | 2 teaspoons |
| Cinnamon | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground ginger | 4 teaspoons |
| Nutmeg | 2 teaspoons |
| Bananas | 1 cup |
| Applesauce | 3 cups |
| Canned pumpkin | 1 can (15 oz) |
| Eggs | 4 |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Walnuts | 1 cup |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Prepare muffin tins: Grease or line them with paper liners for easy removal.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Use a whisk or spoon to ensure even distribution.
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Prepare wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together bananas, applesauce, canned pumpkin, eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
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Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually beat in the flour mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Add nuts (optional): Fold in the walnuts gently into the batter.
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Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup until just about full.
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Bake: Place the muffin tins in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tins for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve or store: Enjoy these delightful muffins warm or at room temperature. They also freeze well, making them perfect for meal prep or future snacking.
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Enjoy: Share these wholesome treats with your family and friends, or savor them all to yourself. Either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
