ABC Mini Banana Apple Carrot (Printable Format)
Soft, tender mini muffins featuring banana, apple, and carrot for wholesome, flavorful snacking.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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3/4 cup very ripe banana, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
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1/2 cup peeled apple, grated (about 1 small apple)
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1/3 cup carrot, grated (about 1 medium carrot)
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup maple syrup
# Preparation Steps:
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Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
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Mash the very ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, grated apple, grated carrot, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smoothly incorporated.
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Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, gently folding until just combined without overmixing.
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Grease a mini muffin tin with olive oil cooking spray. Use a mini cookie scoop to distribute batter evenly among the wells.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Supplementary Details:
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Use very ripe bananas for enhanced sweetness and moisture in the mini muffins.