Discover the perfect balance of flavor in these ABC Muffins, made with apples, bananas, and carrots. Enjoy a moist, naturally sweet bite that feels wholesome yet indulgent. Pack them into lunch boxes, serve them for breakfast, or grab one as a quick afternoon snack. Sneak in fruits and veggies effortlessly while delighting everyone at the table. Sneak in more vegetables in your muffins by also making my Spinach Banana Muffins and Carrot Cake Zucchini Muffins.
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Ingredients
Find below the list of ingredients for my ABC Muffins recipe.
- Grated Carrots
- Diced Apples
- Very Ripe Bananas
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Brown Sugar
- Large Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Avocado Oil
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
Substitutions
- Avocado oil → melted coconut oil, canola oil, or butter
- Brown sugar → coconut sugar, maple syrup, or honey
- All-purpose flour → half whole wheat flour, oat flour, or spelt flour
- Apples → pears, peaches, or even berries
- Carrots → zucchini or sweet potato
Variations
- Add-ins → mix in raisins, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips
- Spices → boost flavor with nutmeg, ginger, or pumpkin spice
- Texture twist → top muffins with oats, streusel, or seeds before baking
- Healthier option → reduce sugar slightly and let ripe bananas provide more natural sweetness
How to make ABC Muffins
Preheat the oven to 400F and prepare a muffin pan with parchments liners.
- Whisk together in a medium bowl, the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Whisk together in a separate larger bowl, the bananas and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add the eggs to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth. Continue by whisking in the vanilla and oil.
- Grate the carrot and add them to the wet ingredients, followed by the finely diced apple. Stir to combine.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, using a rubber spatula to gently fold everything together. Stir until just combine, without overmixing.
6. Divide the batter into the prepared muffin pan. Turn the oven temperature down to 370F. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
Storing the ABC Muffins
Store your freshly baked ABC Muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, using paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Refrigerate them in a sealed container for up to one week, and warm slightly before serving to refresh their texture. Freeze the muffins by wrapping each one individually in plastic wrap or foil, then placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature or reheat gently whenever you’re ready to enjoy them again.
Recipe
ABC Muffins
Equipment
- 12-cavity Muffin Pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup Carrots peeled and grated
- 1 cup Apples diced finely
- 2 large Very Ripe Bananas
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ⅓ cup Avocado Oil
Instructions
- Whisk together in a medium bowl, the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.2 cups All Purpose Flour, 2 teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Salt, 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- Whisk together in a separate larger bowl, the bananas and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and sugar is fully dissolved.2 large Very Ripe Bananas, ½ cup Brown Sugar
- Add the eggs to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth. Continue by whisking in the vanilla and oil.2 large Eggs, 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, ⅓ cup Avocado Oil
- Grate the carrot and add them to the wet ingredients, followed by the finely diced apple. Stir to combine.1 cup Apples, 1 cup Carrots
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet, using a rubber spatula to gently fold everything together. Stir until just combine, without overmixing.
- Divide the batter into the prepared muffin pan. Turn the oven temperature down to 370F. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
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