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The BEST Gluten Free Banana Pumpkin Muffins

Tender, easy gluten-free banana pumpkin muffins are the most delicious breakfast. They are moist, fluffy, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin Cups or Muffin Liners
  • Wire rack
  • Mixing bowl set

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ripe banana
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°, then line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper muffin liners. Set aside.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a large mixing bowl. Add each large egg and mix until combined.
  • Add the canned pumpkin and banana and beat on medium speed using an electric mixer.
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  • In a separate large bowl, combine gluten-free flour, ground ginger, pumpkin spice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Alternate adding the buttermilk and dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
  • Scoop ¼ cup muffin batter into each muffin cup. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake in the oven for 6 minutes and then turn the temperature down to 375° and bake for 18 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool.
  • Mix the molasses and powdered sugar together in a medium bowl. Drizzle over the cooled muffins.

Notes

Don't replace the butter with coconut oil for the best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1668IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 1mg
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