Description
These Banana Carrot Muffins are a nourishing and delicious snack combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the wholesome earthiness of fresh carrots. Made from simple, natural ingredients, these muffins are moist and tender, perfect for breakfast or a mid-day treat. Easy to customize with nuts, spices, or dried fruits, they offer warmth and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/3 cup plant-based milk
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (natural)
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/3 cup dark plant-based chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper or silicone liners. Grate the carrots finely and mash the bananas until creamy.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, grated carrots, maple syrup (natural), melted coconut oil, and plant-based milk until smooth and well blended.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg (natural), and natural gelling agent.
- Bring wet and dry ingredients together: Slowly fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add nuts or extras: Fold in chopped walnuts, pecans, or plant-based chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake till golden: Evenly distribute batter into muffin cups. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let muffins cool slightly before removing from the tin.
Notes
- Choose ripe bananas to enhance natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and tender.
- Grate carrots finely for smooth batter texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
- Ensure accurate oven temperature for perfect rise and golden edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Banana Carrot Muffins, Vegan Muffins, Plant-Based Snack, Healthy Muffins, Breakfast Muffins, Gluten Free Muffins
