Delicious Healthy Mini Muffins (Printable Version)
Tasty mini muffins with banana, apple, and carrot for a wholesome breakfast or snack option.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry Ingredients
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220 grams all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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0.25 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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0.25 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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180 grams very ripe mashed banana (approximately 2 medium bananas)
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60 grams peeled grated apple (1 small apple)
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40 grams grated carrot (1 medium carrot)
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60 grams unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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120 milliliters maple syrup
# Guide to Cooking:
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly blended.
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Thoroughly mash the bananas until smooth with no chunks remaining.
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In a separate bowl, combine the mashed banana, grated apple, grated carrot, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Whisk to integrate all ingredients.
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Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
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Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with olive oil cooking spray.
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Distribute the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin using a mini cookie scoop.
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Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 16 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moistness.
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Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the texture light and fluffy.
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Baking times may vary due to differences in mini muffin tin sizes.