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Spiced Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins Are Perfect for a Cold Winter Day

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Chapel Hill chapter.

What’s even better than banana bread? A warm, fragrant loaf of spiced pumpkin banana muffins! This recipe takes everything you love about banana bread and transforms it into muffins with a healthy dose of whole wheat flour, maple syrup, and spices like ginger and cinnamon. These vegan muffins are perfect as a healthy breakfast or snack. A warm cup of tea or coffee alongside makes for the perfect complement on a chilly day.

Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 25 minutesTotal time: 40 minutesServings:12 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. set up

    Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Set out all of the ingredients you will need.


  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices with a large spoon.

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    In a medium bowl, mash the bananas.

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    Add the pumpkin, maple syrup, canola oil, and vanilla extract to the bananas and mix to combine.

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    Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and mix with a large spoon until just combined.

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    Divide batter evenly into the 12 cupcake liners.

  7. pumpkin tray

    Put the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 24-25 minutes, until the tops of the muffins are golden-brown or until a toothpick can be inserted cleanly. Place the muffins on a cooling rack for 15 min.

Try these muffins with a homemade pumpkin spice latte. If you’re looking for more vegan-inspired, winter treats, check out this simple 5- Ingredient banana bread or these chai cupcakes. 

Jinna Hatfield

Chapel Hill '20

Hi there! My name is Jinna and I am a writer for Spoon University at UNC Chapel Hill. I love writing about healthy eating and sharing simple, delicious recipes. My favorite foods include (because I couldn't narrow it down to one): pimento cheese, beets, roasted sweet potatoes, and bread of any kind. When I'm not doing schoolwork or writing, I enjoy traveling, hiking outdoors, tap dancing, and doing yoga.