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The ULTIMATE Banana Carrot Muffins – A Perfect Blend of Health and Flavor

These Banana Carrot Muffins are the perfect combination of moist, naturally sweet, and nutritious. Made with ripe bananas, freshly grated carrots, warm cinnamon, and a touch of brown sugar, they are a wholesome treat that’s great for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Packed with fiber and healthy ingredients, these muffins are soft, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups 163 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • ¾ cup finely grated carrots
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup 60 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup 60 g Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, mashed bananas, oil, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  4. Combine Everything: Add the grated carrots to the wet ingredients, then gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir just until combined. If using walnuts, fold them in at the end.
  5. Fill the Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool & Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Notes

  • Make it Healthier: Swap half the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour for extra fiber.
  • Storage: Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Customization: Add raisins, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut for extra flavor.
  • Dairy-Free Option: Substitute Greek yogurt with unsweetened applesauce or a dairy-free yogurt.