Whether you’re grabbing one for a quick breakfast on the go or enjoying a bite after dinner, these delicious Carrot Banana Muffins are sure to become your new favorite treats! They are everything you love about carrot cake and banana bread all in one unforgettable muffin.
Healthy Carrot Banana Muffins
Don’t you just love having a sweet treat first thing in the morning, especially when it’s as delicious as these muffins?! I love how warm and cozy these banana muffins with carrots are, while still being light and healthy enough to jumpstart my day.
I’d be lying if I said I only enjoyed these in the morning, though! Truthfully, these muffins are just as delicious with coffee in the AM as they are with wine in the PM. Talk about versatility, am I right?
The warm, sweet, and fresh ingredients in these muffins are what makes them so irresistible. Mashed bananas, grated carrots, brown sugar and cinnamon are just some of the more prominent notes that you’ll taste when biting into one of these amazing muffins.
Why You’ll Love this Carrot Banana Muffin Recipe:
- Perfect for Any Time of Day: Morning, noon, evening, or in the middle of the night – there’s no time of day that isn’t made sweeter with these muffins.
- Easy: It’s as simple as this – Mix it, bake it, enjoy it. I wish all dessert recipes were as simple as this one! This is a real hassle-free recipe that you can whip up on even your busiest of days.
- Healthy: No artificial flavors here, people! These muffins are made with natural ingredients like real carrots and bananas. However, if you wanted to also sneak in a teaspoon of banana extract, I won’t tell.
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How to Make Carrot Banana Muffins for Breakfast or a Snack
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Combine the bananas, eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Fold in the grated carrots.
- Divide evenly into muffin tins.
- Top with nuts or oats, if desired.
- Bake.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Enjoy!
I totally get it. As soon as I see cinnamon mentioned on the list of ingredients, my mind goes straight to fall! And that’s the great thing about these muffins – they’re perfect for summer, winter, and everything in between. To make them even more warm and cozy, consider adding a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, or even a dollop of pumpkin puree!
Make sure to use overripe bananas for the best banana bread. The peels should be turning black, and the fruit should be browning in several places. To quickly ripen a banana, pierce the peel with a fork, wrap it in a paper towel, and microwave on low power in 30-second increments for up to 2 minutes.
In an airtight container at room temperature, these muffins will stay fresh and delicious for up to 3 days. If refrigerated, they’ll last for up to 1 week. They’re perfect to grab when you’re on the go and need a little snack.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Oats, slivered almonds, chopped pecans, and walnuts are all delicious on top of these easy muffins.
- For an even sweeter treat, you could toss in a handful of dark chocolate chips to the batter!
- Light or dark brown sugar will both work perfectly in this recipe. Just use whichever one you prefer, or happen to have on hand.
These healthy, easy to make carrot banana muffins are made with simple, delicious ingredients and foolproof steps. I don’t know about you, but I’m craving one already!
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Healthy Carrot Banana Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed bananas (from about 3 bananas)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup freshly grated carrots (from about 3 carrots)
- ½ cup chopped nuts or oats optional
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Muffin Tin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 12-count muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with muffin liners. Set aside.
- Combine the mashed bananas, eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined.1 cup mashed bananas, 2 large eggs, ¾ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon and stir until most of the flour has been incorporated. Add the carrots and fold them into the batter– make sure to fold just until they’re combined. You don’t want to overmix.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 cup freshly grated carrots
- Divide the batter between the muffin tins– filling each about ¾ of the way full. Top with chopped nuts or oats, if desired.½ cup chopped nuts or oats
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- Oats, slivered almonds, chopped pecans, and walnuts are all delicious on top of these easy muffins.
- For an even sweeter treat, you could toss in a handful of dark chocolate chips to the batter!
- Light or dark brown sugar will both work perfectly in this recipe. Just use whichever one you prefer, or happen to have on hand.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
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