Pumpkin Banana Oat Muffins
Pumpkin, ripe banana and oats make gently sweet muffins for an autumn breakfast. Let them cool before removing the liners so the crumb has time to set.
Serves: 12 muffins | Estimated total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
- 3/4 cup plain pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to make it
- Heat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Whisk flour, 1 cup oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk banana, pumpkin, eggs, maple syrup, oil, milk and vanilla. Fold dry ingredients into wet just until no flour streaks remain.
- Divide batter among the 12 cups and sprinkle with remaining oats. Bake 20–24 minutes until tops spring back and a tester in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool before storing.
Helpful tips
Measure pumpkin and mashed banana rather than adding extra; too much puree can make the centers gummy. Avoid overmixing.
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers in shallow covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use within 3–4 days. For dishes served hot, reheat leftovers to 165°F throughout. Keep bread and crisp toppings separate until serving. See USDA leftover storage guidance.
Common question
Can I freeze them? Freeze cooled muffins individually, then thaw in the refrigerator and warm before serving.
Keep your seasonings organized
Recipes like this put cinnamon and nutmeg into regular rotation. Give your jars a dedicated spot with the Spiceo four-piece wall-mounted spice rack set. Mounting hardware is included; jars and spices are not included.
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