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    Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    By Julia | Updated: Aug 18, 2021 | Published: Nov 01, 2013 | 20 Comments

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    Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe - low-fat muffins made with Greek yogurt, mashed bananas, and pumpkin puree.  Delicious breakfast recipe, these muffins are also a great snack or dessert! Especially in the Fall and in the Winter, around Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays.  Perfect holiday recipe!

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    My obsession with pumpkin and very ripe bananas continues. This time, I decided to add chocolate chips to the mix. If you enjoy banana bread with chocolate chips, you'll LOVE these pumpkin banana chocolate chip muffins!

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    These muffins are so moist and light in texture, I am tempted to call them cupcakes, except there is no frosting on top. And, you don't really need rich frosting over these muffins because you'll be eating them for breakfast! and dessert! These muffins are light and fluffy and have just enough chocolate chips to make them a delicious chocolate treat, but without the chocolate overwhelming the pumpkin flavor.  During the holidays, these muffins can be perfect Thanksgiving breakfast muffins!

    Chocolate lovers and pumpkin lovers - this is definitely the recipe for you!

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    These are best served warm, so make sure to heat them up in a microwave for 10-20 seconds right before serving. This way, the chocolate chips get melty, soft, gooey - so delicious! Am I the only one who likes to eat pumpkin banana chocolate chip muffins warmed up?

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    Because my second latest obsession is baking with Greek yogurt, these are also low-fat muffins, where Greek yogurt and mashed bananas replace the majority of butter/oil. Muffins texture only wins from that because very ripe bananas and Greek yogurt make them very moist. The banana flavor mixes really well with pumpkin flavor, so these muffins are definitely not bland, and with only ½ cup of chocolate chips added, the chocolate does not dominate other flavors here - all of the flavors (pumpkin, banana, chocolate) are really balanced.

    You will really enjoy eating these low-fat, light and moist muffins for breakfast, and then sneaking one in bed at night for dessert!

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    Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
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    Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe - low-fat muffins made with Greek yogurt, mashed bananas, and pumpkin puree.  Thanksgiving breakfast muffins and great dessert recipe to make in the Fall.  
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories per serving 255 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , very soft, room temperature
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 ripe bananas , mashed
    • ½ cup Greek yogurt
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour , sifted
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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    Instructions 

    • Use a regular 12-cup muffin pan.  Grease muffin pan or use muffin cup liners to line the muffin pan.  No need to grease the pan if you use muffin cup liners.
    • Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit. 
    • In a medium bowl, using electric mixer, beat 4 tablespoons of butter and 1 cup of white sugar on high speed for 1 minute until well-combined. You will get coarse looking mixture (not creamy).
    • Add 2 eggs to the butter-sugar mixture and continue beating for another minute until very creamy and very smooth.
    • Add mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar-eggs mixture, and continue beating, using electric mixer, until well combined – for about another minute.
    • In a separate medium bowl, combine sifted flour (do not overpack the flour, when measuring it using measuring cups!), baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
    • Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients, and mix, using large spoon, just until combined. DO NOT OVERMIX. If there are lumps – they will work themselves out during baking. Fold in chocolate chips.
    • Fill muffin cups ¾ full. Bake for about 25 minutes. Cool on a rack for a little bit, then remove muffins from the pan and let them cool some more.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    255
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    38
    mg
    13
    %
    Sodium
     
    107
    mg
    5
    %
    Potassium
     
    211
    mg
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    42
    g
    14
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    22
    g
    24
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1755
    IU
    35
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2.1
    mg
    3
    %
    Calcium
     
    42
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1.8
    mg
    10
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. john@kitchenriffs

      November 03, 2013 at 11:23 am

      Chocolate and pumpkin combine so well! Great muffins - these look inspired. Thanks so much.

      Reply
    2. Krista

      November 03, 2013 at 12:30 am

      What a lovely obsession to have. 🙂 These muffins look marvelous! 🙂

      Reply
    3. The Café Sucre Farine

      November 02, 2013 at 11:30 am

      What's not to like about these Julia? Wow, such great flavors but low in fat and calories too, it's a win-win for me!

      Reply
    4. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen

      November 02, 2013 at 10:09 am

      YUM! I need to make these soon, Julia! Perfect with a cuppa on a cold fall or winter morning. Pinning!

      Reply
    5. Ash-foodfashionparty

      November 01, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      I never get tired of chocolate chip muffins, now the pumpkin is definitely a great added flavor. With a cup of coffee, oh yum.

      Reply
    6. Matt @ Runner Savvy

      November 01, 2013 at 7:49 pm

      Drool...

      Reply
    7. Noel

      November 01, 2013 at 6:27 pm

      Wonderful! A great flavor combination - always popular in my family! and easy to follow recipe ... I Love that!

      Reply
    8. sarah k @ the pajama chef

      November 01, 2013 at 4:10 pm

      pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are my absolute FAVE!

      Reply
    9. Daniela

      November 01, 2013 at 3:42 pm

      Thank heavens Julia that your "obsession" with pumpkin and ripe bananas continues.
      And now enriched with chocolate chips, sounds like dessert heaven to me!

      Reply
    10. Deb

      November 01, 2013 at 1:06 pm

      Oh chocolate! A perfect pairing with pumpkin and bananas! This recipe arrived at just the right time. I'm planning this weekends menu and my family would enjoy these muffins for brunch.

      Reply
    11. Yelena

      November 01, 2013 at 11:44 am

      Good morning Julia! I have muffins today also on my blog-)) How about it-)) Your look so appetizing and moist! Have a wonderful weekend!

      Hugs,

      Yelena

      Reply
    12. Barb

      November 01, 2013 at 9:44 am

      Divine! Pinning!

      Reply
    13. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You

      November 01, 2013 at 8:30 am

      Yum! I'd love to have these for breakfast and a good cup of coffee!!!

      Reply
    14. Ashley

      November 01, 2013 at 6:59 am

      I love the combo of pumpkin and chocolate - these muffins look great! And I definitely pretty much always warm up my muffins before eating them - best way to eat them!

      Reply
    15. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      November 01, 2013 at 4:32 am

      I won't get tired of pumpkin and banana...the more, the merrier 🙂 Those muffins look divine!

      Reply
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