A transitional muffin to get you in the mood for fall – with chocolate chips, of course!!
Pick up sticks.
A game you don’t want to be playing in your kitchen.
Especially when you already have a huge mess involving every bowl and utensil.
For years, I’ve had an ongoing battle with toothpicks.
They’ve:
- Fallen into a little space between the counter and oven.
- Spilled everywhere.
- & there was that period when I had a toothpick shortage. I butchered all my treats with a knife to check for doneness! (I didn’t know toothpicks are with the serving ware and not with the baking supplies!)
This battle continues today. There’s just not a good place to put them and the container they come in is not spill proof. I sense a new kitchen purchase – toothpick holding container, which will come in handy when checking to see if these muffins are done 😉
These muffins hint at fall instead of scream it. There are no spices and the banana tones down the pumpkin flavor. If you don’t want to jump into fall baking at full force, this is a great option.
Today I’m sharing this recipe on My Cooking Spot. Or stick around here and grab the recipe for these pumpkin treats:
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GOOD LUCK!!!
I feel like I have an ongoing battle with toothpicks, too! Those little devils! 🙂 And yay for pumpkin season! Love the looks of these muffins, Megan. I’ve made pumpkin banana bread before, so I’m loving this fun twist!
I bet bread form is really delicious! Thanks Gayle 🙂
Ahh… the toothpick debacle! Haha. Yep, been there too, Megan. So my mom actually bought two tiny little dishes for me, that I keep just for toothpicks. <–How much do I sound like a little kid right now? Anyway, before I start baking, I set out both dishes and put three or four into one. The other is for the dirty toothpicks. Lol. In any case, I'm so excited about all the pumpkin recipes! Thanks for sharing this! Pumpkin and banana sound like such a delish combo! 🙂
What a great tip! I’ll have to do that, too Thanks Demeter 🙂
Those toothpicks can sure be annoying when they spill! Tell me about it, girl! I feel ya 😉
These muffins look delicious, Megan! I made pumpkin banana bread a couple of weeks ago and it was a big hit. I love the addition of chocolate….’cause, well, chocolate. Can’t go wrong there! Bring on all the things pumpkin. Love it!
Chocolate goest with everything. It gave these muffins just a little extra kick 😉 Thanks Dawn!
UGH! Toothpick! Crazy little guys i tell ya! But these looks so fantastic, girl!
ha ha! Thanks Allie 🙂
These muffins look just yummy! What a perfect fall recipe! 🙂
Thanks Julia 🙂
Two of my favourite ingredients ♥ The muffins look yummy♥
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Mine too! Thanks Summer 🙂
I’m totally getting into pumpkin already – which is early in the year for me! I made a pumpkin banana bread last week after I found a can of pumpkin from last year in the back of my pantry 🙂
Leftover pumpkin is the best! My grocery store actually didn’t have any, but I lucked up and had some leftover, too! Thanks Nicole 🙂
Yum – these look right up my alley! I’m loving all the pumpkin creations and am glad that it’s officially the season for pumpkin baking! Let us know if you find a cute toothpick container. 🙂
I will!! Ha ha 🙂 Thanks Eva!
Wow! Such a perfect combination of flavors, especially this time of year! I can’t handle how amazing those chips look…all melty and fabulous!
I agree! Thanks Annie 🙂
haha I keep my toothpicks in a drawer (and within a silver mesh skinny utensil holder organizer! Keeps them nice and tidy! Anyway… these muffins sound deeelicious! I am so in the mood for fall baking!
Thanks Ashley! I’ll have to start doing something similar 😉
Perfect breakfast food. Love the idea of adding two amazing quick breads in one recipe!
Absolutely! Thanks Rahul 🙂
Hahahaha. Toothpicks! Who knew something so inconspicuous could be such a PITA, right?! Anyways, I am not ready for full fledged fall baking, so I am loving these muffins! Just the right amount of fall for me! Plus chocolate. 😉 Cheers, girlfriend!
Ha ha! Thanks Cheyanne 🙂
I love look of these pumpkin muffins. T’is the season 🙂
Yes, it is! Thanks Zainab 🙂
Oh man, I totally feel ya on the toothpick quandary, Megan! I have the exact same problem. And skewers are no better. I have a whole assortment of different sized skewers floating around at the bottom of one of my kitchen drawers. But hey, I’ll deal with it…especially if it means I can take a big bite out of one of these muffins. Bring on the pumpkin deliciousness!! 🙂
Oh no! Kitchen drawers have always been messy in my house 😉 Thanks David!
Haha yes, those tricky toothpicks! Yay for pumpkin muffins and fall baking though! Love the addition of banana!
Thanks Kelly 🙂
Pumpkin Banana Muffins sound like the perfect treat to me. I love all that still warm looking chocolate in the picture, yum! Your not alone with toothpick issues, I hate when I spill the whole container! lol
Ha ha!! Thanks Katie 🙂
Those darned toothpicks! My sister stepped on one when she was a kid! Not sure how it happened….probably from spilled toothpicks. These muffins look so yummy! I love a great muffin and these look perfect for fall!
Ouch!! Thanks Kathy 🙂
yup toothpicks , i’ve almost had a battle with them. btw these muffins look delicious, i’ve never ever made any pumpkin banana muffins before because i’m not a big fan of banana. but i think i will try out this recipe, maybe i’ll change my mind. ( and if i can’t eat them my kids will help me do that xD)
and thanks for sharing the giveaway game. have a nice day, friend.
Thanks Pat! I don’t think you’ll notice the banana, so these will be great for you. Or you could add extra pumpkin 😉
yea my wife and my kids love banana. so this would be a great recipe for them on our picnic day this weekend. muffins are always good. thanks for sharing, friend.
Thanks David 🙂 These would be great for a picnic!