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Carrot and Banana Muffins

Carrot and Banana Muffins

Moist and flavorful muffins made with ripe bananas, grated carrots, and warm spices — a wholesome treat perfect for breakfast or snacking.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, vegetable oil or melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently just until combined.
  5. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts or raisins if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
  • You can freeze the muffins for up to 2 months — reheat before serving.
  • Author: Mateo
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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