With pumpkins everywhere, and with supermarkets pushing canned pumpkin deals non stop, I somehow found myself purchasing a couple of cans, that I wasn’t even sure what I wanted to use them for. So much for thinking I was a savvy customer, who can’t be influenced too easily!
Even though the canned puree can survive practically forever, I still felt I needed to use at least one right now, and came up with the following muffins.
These moist muffins combine pumpkin puree with bananas and apple sauce, are fairly light on sugar and fat, and are dairy free. To make them even more nutritious, and to add more layers of texture and flavor, I added some golden raisins and raw pumpkin seeds to the batter, and a bit on top. Adding warm spices, such as ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla, gave the muffins wonderful fragrance.
The muffins freeze well, and are perfect for breakfast on-the-go, or for brunch buffet. They are also great as a quick snack any time of the day. Try them and enjoy.
Makes: 24
Prep time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
1 can (15oz (425 grams)) pure pumpkin puree
2 medium bananas, ripe but still firm
2 Tbs finely grated fresh ginger
½ tsp dried ginger powder
3 L eggs
½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
½ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla paste
1 tsp cinnamon powder
¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
½ cup oil
1 cup spelt flour
1 cup white flour
1 Tbs baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (+ a bit more for garnish)
½ cup golden raisins
1 Tbs cornstarch
1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Line two muffin pans with baking paper cups.
2. Place the pumpkin puree, bananas and ginger in a large bowl, and mash to combine. Add the eggs, apple sauce, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and oil, and mix until smooth.
3. Add the spelt flour, white flour, baking powder and salt, and mix briefly. Mix the pumpkin seeds and raisins with the cornstarch, add to the bowl and mix briefly. Divide the batter between the baking cups, and scatter raw pumpkin seeds on top.
4. Bake for about 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean (the muffins should be moist). Transfer to a rack, to cool to room temperature.
Pumpkin and banana? It looks like, but it sould pretty risky!
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Risky? Not sure I understand what you mean.
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You are right! I am so stupid! I just wanted to say that for me Banana and Pumpkin might be a risky combo!!
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A nice recipe with pumpkin and a wonderful treat, the seeds on top are perfect .
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Thank you Nisha, I’m glad you liked the muffins. They were very tasty. 🙂
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These sound wonderful, my kind of muffin, guilt free and yummy 😀
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Thank you Myra, I’m glad you liked the muffins. They are guilt free for sure! 🙂
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So beautiful, I need to wear my sunglasses! The texture looks wonderful, and I love the addition of the pumpkin seeds on top!
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Thank you Dorothy, I’m glad you liked the muffins. The bight color is so perfect to start the day with! 🙂
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An eye opener for sure!
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Sunshine in a cup . 🙂
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Pumpkin and banana!! ❤ Great combination!! 🙂
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Thank you Chika, I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
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What a wonderful combination Ronit! will have to give it a go!
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Thank you Aletta, I’m glad you liked the muffins. They were very tasty. Hope you’ll enjoy them. 🙂
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I am sure I will!
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Yum, these looks delicious!
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Thank you Bernadine, I’m glad you like the muffins. They make a great way to star the day. 🙂
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How lovely are these muffins Ronit! and an interesting combination of Pumpkins and bananas too!
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Thank you Shy, I’m glad you liked the muffins. They were so moist and tasty. 🙂
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Delicious!
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Thank you! 🙂
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You’re welcome
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Delicious 😋
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Thank you Syamala. 🙂
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I bet your muffins are super moist and delicious with pumpkin, banana and applesauce. I can just taste them now 🙂
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Thank you Judi, I’m glad you liked the muffins. They make a tasty way to start the day. 🙂
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I’m curious – why fresh ginger and ginger powder?
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I find that fresh and dried ginger have different aroma and flavor, so, as I had both, I decided to use them. But it’s not that crucial and one or another is just fine. 🙂
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I mean why not – I just have never seen them together in a recipe. Once again you are a first 🙂
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You’re right, it’s usually one or the other, but “why not” is my reasoning to many things in life… 😀
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I jusr received Susan Spungen’s cookbook “Open Kitchen” and she has a cookie recipe using 3 types of ginger; ground, fresh and candied. Even has chocolate – sounds like a winner… 🙂
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Love the idea. Definitely sounds like a winner! 🙂
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What a great muffin to make for a fall fika (coffee break). I’ve been tasked by my lovely wife to make some muffins for her Wednesday staff meeting with her teaching team, so these will be made tomorrow. Ronit, your timing was perfect.
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Thank you Ron, I’m glad you liked the muffins, and that the recipe came in the right time. I hope you’ll all enjoy the muffins. Good luck! 🙂
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What a healthy yet delicious muffin! Did you know that canned pumpkin is as nutritious as fresh pumpkin? It’s true!
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Thank you Donna, I’m glad you liked the muffins. They were very tasty. Canned pumpkin is indeed so nutritious. 🙂
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Wow brilliant idea.
Never thought about combining pumpkin with banana.
You made a delicious treat 😋
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Thank you Tina, I’m glad you liked the muffins. This combination was so tasty. 🙂
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Love this muffin recipe with all my favorite ingredients, and these golden muffins look so tempting.
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Thank you Megala, I’m glad you liked the muffins. They make a tasty way to start the day. 🙂
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Wow interesting, beautiful muffins
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Thank you! 🙂
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Looks yummy
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Thank you! 🙂
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That’s an interesting combination. Such a fun way to use pumpkins.
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Thank you Neetha, I’m glad you liked the muffins They were very tasty, 🙂
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Love the combination of flavors in these breakfast muffins, Ronit!
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Thank you Sandhya, I’m glad you liked the muffins. They are a tasty way to start the day! 🙂
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Pumpkin, banana and apple sauce – wonderful combo must have given the moistest muffins!!
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Thank you Deeksha, I’m glad you liked the muffins. This combination worked so well together. Highly recommend! 🙂
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I have never tried pumpkin and banana together. I will try this. Looks delicious!
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Thank you Preethi, I’m glad you liked the muffins. This combination worked so well together. I hope you’ll enjoy it. 🙂
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Yum! I want one of these!
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We’ll have to wait for the next batch! 🙂
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These look so so yum
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Thank you Smitha! 🙂
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Banana for breakfast very delicious, good to know combined between pumpkin and Banana great post!!
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Thank you, I’m glad you liked the recipe. This combination is very tasty. 🙂
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I’m also writing a blog about banana.https://bananaanns.com
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Wow! This looks amazing!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Looks yummy and healthy!
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Thank you, it is! 🙂
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You are welcome Ronit Penso. Have an enjoyable weekend!
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These are superb looking muffins.
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