Banana Carrot Muffins

Name: Banana Carrot Muffins
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 22 min
Ingredients: ⅔ cup mashed spotty-brown bananas (- About 2 bananas, but measure out the bananas after they have been mashed to be sure.); ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs at room temperature; ⅓ cup avocado oil or olive oil; ⅓ cup milk at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¾ cup grated carrots ( - Grate large peeled carrots or baby carrots with a box grater or use a food processor.)

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Banana Carrot Muffins are moist, fluffy and delicious! They are filled with sweet ripe bananas, carrots and cinnamon.

Why you'll love these muffins:

These muffins are healthier compared to a traditional bakery-style muffin. I used avocado oil in place of vegetable oil. Also, I only used ½ cup sugar to sweeten the muffins. Most muffin recipes call for up to 1 cup of sugar.

You and your kids will love these muffins. They are great to meal prep for the family!

Enjoy these muffins for breakfast, as a snack or even dessert!

The carrots are hidden in these muffins. You won't taste them, but they add an extra nutritious boost.

Ingredients:

mashed spotty-brown bananas - Use spotty-brown bananas opposed to yellow or green. The darker in color they are, the sweeter they will be.
granulated sugar
eggs at room temperature
avocado oil or olive oil
milk of choice at room temperature
vanilla extract
all purpose flour
baking powder
baking soda
salt
cinnamon
grated carrots - Grate large peeled carrots or baby carrots with a box grater or use a food processor.

A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.

How to make banana carrot muffins:

This is an overview of the recipe with photos. Complete instructions are located on the recipe card below.

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Line your muffin pan with liners.

Grate large peeled carrots or baby carrots with a box grater or use a food processor.

I like throwing some baby carrots into a food processor.

Add mashed banana, sugar, eggs, oil, milk and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl.

Then, whisk well.

Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

Use a rubber spatula to combine.

When the flour is almost all mixed in, fold in the grated carrots.

Unbaked Banana Carrot Muffins in muffin tin.

Fill each muffin cup about ¾ of the way with muffin batter.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-22 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Keep muffins in the muffin pan for about 3-5 minutes.

Then, remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.

Recipe pro-tips:

Use VERY ripe bananas opposed to yellow or green. The darker in color they are, the sweeter they will be.

Spoon the flour into the measuring cup. Then, level off the top of the cup with a knife. Do not place the measuring cup into the bag and scoop. You could end up with more flour than needed.

Don't overmix the batter. This can result in uneven baking and/or tough muffins.

Fill each muffin cup about ¾ of the way with muffin batter.

Recipe FAQs:

Is carrot and banana a good combination?

Yes. The natural sweetness from the banana masks the taste of the carrots in these muffins. Plus, they are both filled with nutrients.

Can I make banana carrot muffins gluten free?

Yes, use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum added in place of all purpose flour. I HIGHLY recommend Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour.

Banana carrot muffins stacked on plates.

Storage Directions:

Store them in an airtight container with a paper towel placed on top on the kitchen counter for 2-3 days. The paper towel helps to absorb any excess moisture.

Store muffins in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze the muffins for up to 3 months.

More banana recipes:

If you're looking for another delicious muffin recipe, check out these Cinnamon Streusel Muffins with Brown Sugar from my friend over at feastytravels.com.

Banana Carrot Muffins are moist, fluffy and delicious! They are filled with sweet ripe bananas, carrots and cinnamon.

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Prep Time 8

Cook Time 22

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings muffins

Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients

⅔ cup mashed spotty-brown bananas - About 2 bananas, but measure out the bananas after they have been mashed to be sure.
½ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs at room temperature
⅓ cup avocado oil or olive oil
⅓ cup milk at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup grated carrots - Grate large peeled carrots or baby carrots with a box grater or use a food processor.

Instructions

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line your muffin pan with liners.
Grate large peeled carrots or baby carrots with a box grater or use a food processor. I like throwing some baby carrots into a food processor.
Add mashed banana, sugar, eggs, oil, milk and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Then, whisk well.
Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Use a rubber spatula to combine. When the flour is almost all mixed in, fold in the grated carrots.
Fill each muffin cup about ¾ of the way with muffin batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-22 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Keep muffins in the muffin pan for about 3-5 minutes. Then, remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.

Nutrition Facts

Banana Carrot Muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.003g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 28mg9%

Sodium 193mg8%

Potassium 105mg3%

Carbohydrates 26g9%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 1162IU23%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 49mg5%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

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