Carrot and Banana Muffins Recipe
Indulge your taste buds in a delightful blend of flavors with these Carrot and Banana Muffins. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the earthy goodness of carrots, creating a wholesome treat that's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a sweet ending to your day. Follow along for a simple yet scrumptious baking adventure!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Carrots (and Nuts/Raisins): Gently fold in the grated carrots. If you're opting for an extra layer of texture and flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these moist and flavorful Carrot and Banana Muffins with a cup of your favorite beverage!