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Two apple banana carrot muffins on a table with one muffin being held above the other to show the soft texture.

Apple Banana Carrot (ABC) Muffins

Author: Anna Hart
These apple banana carrot muffins (also known as ABC muffins) are naturally sweetened, high in fiber and perfect for babies and toddlers alike.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Baking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup (190 g) white, whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 7 oz (200 g) bananas (about 2 bananas)
  • 2 eggs
  • cup (75 g) rapeseed oil *or other neutral oil of choice
  • ¾ cup (100 g) carrots, peeled + grated (about 2 carrots)
  • ¾ cup (100 g) apple grated (about 1 large apple, no need to peel)
You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

  • Mash the bananas with a fork in a bowl or deep plate until smooth. Add the eggs and oil and whisk until fully combined.
    7 oz bananas , 2 eggs, ⅓ cup rapeseed oil
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
    1 ¼ cup white, whole wheat flour, 1 tsp baking powder
  • Add the banana-mix, grated carrot and grated apple to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
    ¾ cup carrots, peeled + grated, ¾ cup apple grated
  • Spoon the batter into lined muffin tins (I like using a cookie scoop). Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

  • 1 plate + bowl and fork
  • 1 muffin tin with liners
  • 1 wire cooling rack
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 box grater

Notes

  • Storage: in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, to freeze, let them cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months, to reheat let thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave for a few seconds until soft again.
  • Picky eaters tip:
    • Grate carrots finely: Grate the carrot very finely so it blends more easily into the muffins and the texture is less noticeable. 
    • Applesauce: If your little one is used to sweeter muffins or snacks, try serving these with a little unsweetened applesauce on top or on the side. It can help if they find them not sweet enough at first.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin. | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1447IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.
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