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ABC Mini Muffins Recipe

4.9 from 129 reviews

These ABC Mini Muffins are a delightful blend of banana, apple, and carrot, creating a moist and flavorful bite-sized treat perfect for snacks or breakfast. Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, they’re a nutritious and tasty option for the whole family.

Ingredients

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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 (around 2 medium bananas)
  • ½ cup peeled grated apple (1 small apple)
  • ⅓ cup grated carrot (around 1 medium carrot)
  • ¼ cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  2. Mash Banana: Thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until there are no lumps remaining to ensure even sweetness and moisture.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, grated apple, grated carrot, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until fully blended.
  4. Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain the muffins’ light texture.
  5. Prepare Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking, then evenly distribute the batter using a mini cookie scoop for uniform muffins.
  6. Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Cool Muffins: Allow the mini muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Store leftover mini muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days or freeze for several months.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
  • Using very ripe bananas enhances natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Grated apple and carrot add natural sweetness, moisture, and nutrition.

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