Description
These Morning Glory Banana Carrot Muffins are moist, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients like bananas, shredded carrots, and warm spices. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, they balance sweetness with the nuttiness of walnuts or pecans and the chewiness of raisins, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, shredded carrots, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Add Raisins and Nuts: Fold in the raisins and chopped nuts if you are using them for added texture and flavor.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes. To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin – it should come out clean.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely; this prevents sogginess and finishes the baking process.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure muffins remain light and fluffy.
- Substitute milk with any non-dairy alternative like almond or oat milk as desired.
- Walnuts or pecans add a lovely crunch, but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Raisins provide natural sweetness, but feel free to swap in dried cranberries or omit entirely.
- For a healthier variation, consider using coconut oil or reducing sugar slightly.
