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Easy Banana Carrot Muffins

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Delightful muffins combining ripe bananas and grated carrots, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2-3 medium bananas)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. Mix the mashed bananas, grated carrots, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended.
  3. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually. Stir gently until just combined, folding in nuts if using.
  5. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas and finely grate the carrots. These muffins can be customized by adding nuts or chocolate chips.

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