Description
Delicious Pumpkin Banana Flax Chocolate Chip Muffins combine wholesome pumpkin, ripe bananas, and flaxseed with sweet chocolate chips for a perfectly moist and flavorful treat. These easy-to-make muffins are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or a healthy dessert, offering natural sweetness and nourishing ingredients in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well. Measure all ingredients precisely to maintain perfect balance.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas, then stir in pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, honey or maple syrup, and milk until smooth and well combined.
- Carefully blend wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep muffins tender. Fold in the chocolate chips last to prevent them from sinking.
- Bake to golden perfection: Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let muffins cool slightly before removing from the tin.
Notes
- Use ripe or overripe bananas for natural sweetness and moistness.
- Gently fold the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- Bring eggs and milk to room temperature for smooth blending and uniform texture.
- Measure flour by spooning and leveling to avoid dry muffins.
- Add chocolate chips last to prevent sinking during baking.
- Allow muffins to cool before storing to keep them from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg