ABC Muffins (Apple, Carrot, and Banana)

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Soft and moist ABC muffins are made with apple, banana, and carrots for natural sweetness. It's a healthy balanced muffin that is perfect for kids and adults.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: muffins

Author: Jamie N, Registered Dietitian

Ingredients

Dry ingredients:

1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet ingredients:

1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup avocado oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup finely grated peeled apple (about 1 large apple)
1 cup finely grated carrots lightly packed (about 2 small/medium carrots)
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (1 medium / large banana)
1-2 tablespoons sanding sugar for topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, flaxseed, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet. Mix gently until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops with turbinado sugar.
Bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Finely grate the apples and carrots. This helps them blend into the batter and keeps the muffins soft.
Use a ripe banana. It should have plenty of spots.
Don't overmix the batter. Mix until just combined to avoid dense muffins.
Let cool before storing. Allow the muffins to cool completely to prevent excess moisture buildup.

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