Light and fluffy pumpkin banana muffins with Greek yogurt, ready in 30 minutes! Amazing orange flavor and perfectly spiced.
I am so obsessed with these muffins! When I set out to create an Orange Spiced Banana Pumpkin Muffin, I knew the orange flavor had to shine, but that's easier said than done.
When I lived in Turkey, the oranges there had so much flavor. Their scent was strong, floral, and filled the air as soon as you peeled them. However, when I started testing this recipe in the States, I realized American oranges just don't have that same punch (sadly).
So, this is what I did. I layered the flavor with orange zest, a couple of tablespoons of fresh orange juice, and a little orange extract to bring in that orange intensity. It worked out so beautifully.
How to Make Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Gather your ingredients.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, banana, pumpkin, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Add the yogurt, orange juice, and orange zest, and whisk until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk the dry ingredients. Add it to the wet ingredients in 3 batches.
Don't overmix; some lumps are ok.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups ¾ full. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
The Spice Blend Details
What makes these muffins so unique and fragrant is the spice blend. I made my own spice blend that I'd love for you guys to use. There's cinnamon, cardamom, and lavender. If you don't want to make it (💔), then using pumpkin spice will also work.
Can I use only pumpkin or only banana?
Yes, but you'll get a slightly different texture. Pumpkin keeps the muffins moist, and banana adds more sweetness. If you skip the banana, you'll need to add more brown sugar.
Love baking pumpkin sweets? Try my Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread next!
More Sweet Baking Recipes You'll Love
- Brown Butter Cardamom Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Mediterranean Fall Spice Blend
- Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread
- Olive Oil Yogurt Loaf Cake
Enjoy these pumpkin banana muffins warm from the oven with a smear of softened butter and a drizzle of honey or even almond butter with your morning cup of coffee or tea.
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Orange Spiced Banana Pumpkin Muffins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
Description
Light and fluffy pumpkin banana muffins with Greek yogurt, ready in 30 minutes! Amazing orange flavor perfectly spiced. Great for breakfast, school, or work.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons Mediterranean Sweet Spice Blend (or pumpkin pie spice)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup canned pumpkin purée
- ½ cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
- ⅓ cup plain whole milk yogurt
- Zest of 1 orange (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 340°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spice blend (or pumpkin pie spice). Place aside.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, pumpkin purée, banana, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the yogurt, orange zest, and orange juice and whisk until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking.
- Add the dry ingredients in three batches, whisking until no flour streaks remain.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups ¾ full. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top and bake for 20-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Loosely adapted from Taste of Home Baking Lovers Cookbook
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