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    Pumpkin Banana Muffins

    Published: Jan 22, 2022 · Modified: Jan 29, 2022 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 35 Comments

    These Pumpkin Banana Muffins are easy to make, moist, and delicious with a homemade streusel topping and vanilla glaze! These muffins make the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert.

    baked pumpkin banana streusel muffins with a vanilla glaze on a wire rack
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    One of my favorite things to have for breakfast is a delicious muffin with my coffee. And if I can make my own and have leftovers for other days, I'm all in! These Pumpkin Banana Muffins are a favorite in my house, especially with the streusel and vanilla glaze toppings!

    You can also make these muffins a little healthier and skip the toppings. Don't worry, they are still delicious and will satisfy your morning cravings.

    Ingredients Needed to Make Pumpkin Banana Muffins

    From the pantry: all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin puree, ripe banana, sugar, brown sugar, confectioners powdered sugar.

    From the spice cabinet: pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt.

    In the fridge: egg, milk, unsalted butter.

    How to Make a Streusel Topping

    Add all-purpose flour, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and cubed cold butter into a medium bowl. Use a pastry cutter or a fork to combine everything and create a crumble. Place in the fridge until ready to use so the butter stays nice and cold.

    streusel on top of pumpkin banana muffins before baking

    How to Make Banana Pumpkin Muffins

    1. Place the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt for the. muffins in another medium mixing bowl and mix together using a whisk or fork. Set aside.
    2. Place the pumpkin puree, ripe banana, egg, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
    3. Pour half of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and mix in with a spatula. Add the other half and continue to mix by hand until everything is combined.
    4. Place the batter in the muffin pan evenly across 12 sections. The cups should be about ¾ full. Remove the streusel from the fridge and sprinkle it on top of each muffin.
    5. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F and then reduce the temperature to 350°F. Don't open the door, just reduce the heat. This step will help the muffins rise in the pan and bake evenly. Continue baking for 15-18 more minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
    6. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before placing them on a cooling rack to cool for another 5 minutes.
    7. Drizzle the vanilla glaze on top of each muffin before serving.
    baked pumpkin banana muffins with streusel on top in a muffin tin

    How to Make a Muffin Glaze

    This is the easiest glaze ever to make! I make this glaze all the time for muffins, donuts, scones, and more! Place the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk into a mixing bowl and stir with a fork to combine until smooth.

    How to Make These Muffins Healthier

    Skip the streusel and the vanilla glaze for healthier pumpkin banana muffins. Each muffin is only 180 calories making this an easy grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings without worrying about a healthy option.

    How to store or Freeze These Muffins

    Store any leftover muffins covered in the fridge for 3-4 days. Or, you can freeze these muffins for later, but I would not add the vanilla glaze until you are ready to enjoy them.

    Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree

    You can make your own pumpkin puree in your Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker! Check out my recipe Easy Instant Pot Pumpkin Puree. It's so easy to make, super healthy, and can be frozen for later!

    jars of instant pot pumpkin puree and a pumpkin

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    banana pumpkin muffins with streusel and glaze on top

    Pumpkin Banana Muffins

    These Pumpkin Banana Muffins are easy to make, moist, and delicious with a homemade streusel topping and vanilla glaze!
    5 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Cooling time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 225kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • muffin pan
    • 12 muffin liners
    • large mixing bowl
    • 2 medium mixing bowls
    • silicon/rubber spatula
    • pastry cutter or fork

    Ingredients

    Pumpkin Banana Muffins

    • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 large ripe banana
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Streusel Topping

    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed

    Vanilla Glaze (optional)

    • ½ cup confectioners powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon milk

    Instructions

    Banana Muffins

    • Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a muffin pan with silicone or paper liners.
    • Make the streusel first by adding flour, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and cubed cold butter into a medium bowl. Use a pastry cutter or a fork to combine everything and create a crumble. Place in the fridge until ready to use so the butter stays nice and cold.
    • Place the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt for the. muffins in another medium mixing bowl and mix together using a whisk or fork. Set aside.
    • Place the pumpkin puree, ripe banana, egg, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
    • Pour half of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and mix in with a spatula. Add the other half and continue to mix by hand until everything is combined.
    • Place the batter in the muffin pan evenly across 12 sections. The cups should be about ¾ full. Remove the streusel from the fridge and sprinkle it on top of each muffin.
    • Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F and then reduce the temperature to 350°F. Don't open the door, just reduce the heat. This step will help the muffins rise in the pan and bake evenly. Continue baking for 15-18 more minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • While the muffins are baking, make the vanilla glaze. Place the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk into a mixing bowl and stir with a fork to combine until smooth. Set aside.
    • Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before placing them on a cooling rack to cool for another 5 minutes.
    • Drizzle the vanilla glaze on top of each muffin before serving. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Store any leftover muffins covered in the fridge for 3-4 days. Or, you can freeze these muffins for later, but I would not add the vanilla glaze until you are ready to enjoy them.
    • Make these muffins healthier by skipping the streusel and vanilla glaze toppings!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 44.2g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 4.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 25.8g | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Stacey says

      January 31, 2022 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      Wow these are so good! I love the addition of extra cinnamon to the pumpkin pie spice and it's awesome that without the topping these are only 180 calories each, perfect for a make-ahead breakfast!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 31, 2022 at 8:37 pm

        Thanks for the review, Stacy. I'm so glad you liked them!

        Reply
    2. Leslie says

      January 25, 2022 at 9:08 am

      5 stars
      Love the streusel topping for this!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 7:30 pm

        Streusel just makes everything better, doesn't it?

        Reply
    3. Kristina says

      January 25, 2022 at 7:46 am

      5 stars
      Great muffins!

      Reply
    4. nancy says

      January 24, 2022 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      this dessert is so tasty

      Reply
    5. Kyleigh says

      January 24, 2022 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      I love the combo of pumpkin and banana!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 6:55 am

        Me too! Pumpkin and banana work really well together.

        Reply
    6. Swathi says

      January 24, 2022 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      This pumpkin banana muffins looks delicious.

      Reply
    7. Stine Mari says

      January 24, 2022 at 9:29 am

      5 stars
      Yum, I love eating pumpkin desserts all year round!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 24, 2022 at 7:46 pm

        Same! Pumpkin is the best 😁

        Reply
    8. Angela says

      January 24, 2022 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      My kids love muffins with streusel topping. These are delicious. I will definitely make them again.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 6:55 am

        My son loved them too! I had to make a second batch so I didn't miss out😂

        Reply
    9. Bernice says

      January 24, 2022 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      These muffins baked up so nicely! Love the flavour and texture.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 6:55 am

        So happy to hear it, Bernice. Thanks for trying the recipe!

        Reply
    10. Jill says

      January 24, 2022 at 8:47 am

      5 stars
      Such a great muffin recipe!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 24, 2022 at 7:47 pm

        Thank you, Jill!

        Reply
    11. Jessica says

      January 24, 2022 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      I never would have thought to combine pumpkin and banana but it really works! Yum!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 6:56 am

        I feel like the banana and pumpkin balance each other out and make the moistest muffins around 😃

        Reply
    12. Sadia Malik says

      January 24, 2022 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      These look delicious and easy to make, I love how you also made he pumpkin puree from scratch too

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 6:57 am

        Thanks, Sadie. I love to have homemade pumpkin puree in the freezer at all times for emergency muffins 😂

        Reply
    13. Lindsay Howerton-Hastings says

      January 24, 2022 at 8:16 am

      5 stars
      YUM. Can't wait to make this again!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 6:56 am

        Enjoy and thanks for the review!

        Reply
    14. Katherine says

      January 24, 2022 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      Both streusel and glaze? Yes please!!! These are epic.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 6:57 am

        A great word for it, thanks, Katherine!

        Reply
    15. Gina says

      January 24, 2022 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      Yum! The streusel topping is the best part!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 6:58 am

        I could put streusel on everything, right?!?

        Reply
    16. Tavo says

      January 24, 2022 at 7:48 am

      5 stars
      So yummy! Needed to make something with a pumpkin that has been standing for a week in my kitchen and these were perfect!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 6:58 am

        There is always something you can do with extra pumpkin puree. Thanks for making these muffins!

        Reply
    17. Anna says

      January 24, 2022 at 7:17 am

      5 stars
      These look so tasty! Especially with that streusel topping!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 6:58 am

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    18. Sam says

      January 24, 2022 at 7:14 am

      5 stars
      I am LOVING these muffins!! They are so delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 6:59 am

        Oh good, I'm so glad you like them. Thanks for the review!

        Reply
    19. Sandra says

      January 24, 2022 at 7:12 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely love the pumpkin pie spice in the streusel topping and that there is glaze on top of the streusel! Thanks for such a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 25, 2022 at 6:59 am

        You are so welcome, Sandra. The glaze and streusel may be a little overkill but if you are going to make a muffin...might as well make it extra yummy, right? 😊

        Reply

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