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A close-up view of pumpkin banana bread muffins topped with cream cheese on a white marble countertop.

Easy Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins With Cream Cheese

Delight in these moist and flavorful pumpkin banana muffins with a creamy cheese filling, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 medium bananas
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese filling)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.
  2. Mix wet ingredients until combined.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  4. Combine wet and dry, then fill muffin liners halfway.
  5. Mix cream cheese filling and add on top, then top with remaining batter.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, cool before serving.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter for fluffy muffins.