Easy Pumpkin~Banana Muffins with Spiderman

Amidst days of a horrific storm, I did find sunshine in the sweet face of one of my favorite baking buddies...and baking we did.  Ari loves muffins; it's a treat his mama started getting him at the Co-op where they lived.  Pumpkin, zucchini, or banana was the usual choice, so Ari and I decided to combine two of these flavors into one to make a new variety for him to have.

We came up with an easy and quick way to have a morning muffin before his music class that is full of goodness. The trick to a moist, cake-like texture and giving the pumpkin flavor was using a box of Jell-o Pumpkin Pudding.  We found it at the grocery store when we were shopping and thought we'd give it a try.

Easy Pumpkin~Banana Muffins

2 bananas, mashed
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 box of Jell-o Pumpkin Pudding
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract 
2 cup King Arthur all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

4 T butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375F-degrees.   Brush muffin pan with melted butter.  We used his Jumbo muffin pan and this recipe made 6, but for a Regular muffin pan you will get 10-12.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, using a paddle attachment, mix the first five ingredients well.  Then, add the dry ingredients and mix on low, just until combined.

Scoop into the prepared muffin pan and bake for 18-20 minutes for Jumbo and 15-18 for Regular.

The tops of the muffins should be firm to the touch.  Allow them to cool slightly and then, turn out out a rack to cool. 

 My little King enjoyed his muffin so much; he said, "These are the best ever, Mimi!"  Isn't that what we all want to hear. Enjoy!