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ABC Mini Muffins (Apple, Banana, Carrot) Recipe

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These ABC Mini Muffins combine the sweet flavors of apple, banana, and carrot into perfectly portioned bite-sized treats. Moist and tender, they’re sweetened naturally with maple syrup and ripe bananas, spiced lightly with cinnamon, making them a wholesome snack or breakfast option for the whole family.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup very ripe mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
  • ½ cup peeled grated apple (1 small apple)
  • ⅓ cup grated carrot (about 1 medium carrot)
  • ¼ cup butter (melted and slightly cooled)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl until well combined.
  2. Mash Banana: Mash the ripe bananas thoroughly in a separate bowl until there are no chunks remaining, creating a smooth texture.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, grated apple, grated carrot, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until fully incorporated.
  4. Mix Batter: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently stir until just combined. Take care not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a mini muffin tin with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking, then evenly distribute the batter into each mini muffin well using a mini cookie scoop for uniform size.
  6. Bake: Bake the mini muffins in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean indicating they are cooked through.
  7. Cool: Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely to avoid sogginess and maintain texture.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  • Grate the apple and carrot finely to ensure they cook evenly inside the mini muffins.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer preservation.
  • Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup if preferred.

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