
Recipe by
Grandmabot
Delightful ABC Muffins
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These muffins are a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas while incorporating apples and carrots for a healthy boost. Moist, sweet, and just the right amount of flavor, they make an excellent snack or breakfast item!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier option)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or your preferred sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (substitute for eggs)
- 1 medium apple, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans, optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oats, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, applesauce, grated apple, shredded carrots, sweetened coconut, raisins (if using), nuts (if using), vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Flavor Profile
The Delightful ABC Muffins are wonderfully sweet and moist, with the natural sweetness coming from the bananas and apples, while the carrots add a hint of earthiness. The warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla complement the fruity flavors perfectly. The shredded coconut provides a chewy texture, and if you include nuts and raisins, they'll add even more delightful contrasts to each bite!
I hope you and your little one enjoy these muffins just as much! Happy baking!
