Over the years, I have become less and less of a morning person.
I am not sure what it is. Before, I could go to sleep at midnight and wake up 6 AM no problem. Now, it’s a struggle for me to wake up in the morning to go to work. It’s times like these when I need a better grab and go breakfast idea than a box of granola bars. This is where a good muffin recipe comes in. These Pumpkin Apple and Banana Muffins are a lifesaver.
These muffins are filled with all the good stuff. With so many fruits inside these muffins, I’m sure it can be classified as a breakfast recipe. Made a day before, they make a killer grab-and-go breakfast idea.
I love adding shredded apples in my baking: be it muffins, banana bread or pancakes. It makes everything more moist and flavorful, and I always seem to have some extra apples in the fridge that need using. Which just makes baking with apples a win-win in my opinion.
And I know that baking with pumpkin and apples at the beginning of Spring might be weird. Even though I am always behind on my seasonal baking, I think it might be a little premature to go out and buy Spring produce. I bought 1 lb of strawberries the other day, and they were completely tasteless. At least they were good to bake with (recipes will come soon!).
This recipe is definitely a keeper. Grabbing some of these flavorful muffins in the morning, as I dash through the door, beats eating a box of granola bars on my way to work any day.
What you need to make Pumpkin Apple and Banana Muffins
You don’t need much other than pantry essentials, apples and pumpkin puree. All you need is:
- butter
- white sugar
- eggs
- bananas
- plain yogurt
- pumpkin puree
- vanilla extract
- flour
- baking soda
- baking powder
- ground cinnamon
- apple
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Pumpkin Apple and Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored and shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 muffin pans with paper liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar. It should be crumbly.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the bananas, yogurt, pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until JUST combined. Not any more.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pans. It is best that you fill them a little over 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
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I have made banana and carrot bread before, so I can imagine that this combination also is delightful! 😀 They look deeeelicious 😀
Happy Easter 🙂 x
3 of my favorite quick breads in one!! Your muffins sound phenomenal!!
Happy Easter Cathleen Nee-)
Yummy and healthy
Pumpkin, apple and banana – that sounds like a great combination to me!
I've never been a morning person 🙂 If I were still working I'd definitely need a grab and go breakfast and these sound perfect for that!
I think you've got a lot of good things going on. By this time of year, I'm not so crazy about the apples I find in the store, but if I wouldn't eat them out of hand, I'm sure they'd be good in something like this muffin. I also like your idea of using shredded apples in things like this. It's probably pretty good for you. I don't take breakfast to work with me, but I do take lunch, and I have a feeling this would be better for me that my usual chocolate cake.
this muffin is good with a cup of coffee in the morning.
Yum! Three of my favorite muffins all in one – sounds perfect!
super delicious combo. YUMMY!
Sounds like something I'd love to have for breakfast too.
Yum! These look delicious! My boys are big-time banana bread fans, so I bet these muffins would be a huge hit. I love that you've managed to cram so many healthy fruits/veggies in there, too!
I'm with Blair- big fan of banana bread! Love this healthy deliciousness! Thanks for visiting, Kathleen 🙂
I'm with Blair- big fan of banana bread! Love this healthy deliciousness! Thanks for visiting, Kathleen 🙂
These muffins are so perfect, moist and delicious! How can it be any better than the combination of apple, pumpkin, and banana?!
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You have the perfect combination of earthy, sweet and richness of flavor! A really healthy treat!
One of my favourites for sure 🙂
Terrific recipe! The apple shreds and yogurt made these so moist and tender….my kids asked that I make them again this weekend for school next week 🙂 Family loves them!
That makes me so happy to hear 🙂
These apple banana muffins turned out fabulous! My kids loved them and have requested that I add them to our breakfast menu for when school begins!
Yay! So glad your kids loved them 🙂
Sounds like a delicious combination of fall flavors…such a moist and delightful morning muffin! Cannot wait to make these!
Let me know how they go 😉
These are my go-to muffins every fall, they’re perfect every time! Love the apple pumpkin combo here.
So glad you liked it 🙂
So many delicious flavors in these muffins! I made them with my son for breakfast and they’ll so, so easy and yummy. Thanks!
So glad your son liked them!
This is a great recipe! They are super flavorful and I love that they contain healthier ingredients. Instead of white sugar, I use brown coconut sugar and they turn out perfect for me.
I’m going to have to try that next time I make them 🙂
These are great muffins, especially when it’s time for all things pumpkin! I use homemade puree and make a double batch to freeze for easy breakfasts later on.
Yes! It freezes so well 🙂
Just made a batch of these pumpkin apple and banana muffins and they are absolutely delicious! They’re perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast on busy mornings. Plus, the recipe is so easy to follow. This one’s definitely a keeper in my book!
Yay! So glad you liked it 🙂
These fruity muffins are really a great grab and go breakfast food or even just a healthy snack for when yo feel peckish! I’ve made them twice now. Easy and delicious.
So glad they are a hit at your house 🙂