Apple, Banana, and Carrot Mini Muffins
Delightful mini muffins packed with apples, bananas, and carrots, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini muffins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin by lining it with paper liners.
- Mix the applesauce, mashed banana, and grated carrots in a large bowl until well mixed.
- Combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the muffin batter and fold until just blended.
- Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute whole wheat flour with a gluten-free blend. Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure light muffins.
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