Carrot Zucchini Banana Muffins
Servings: - 30 mini muffins
These mini carrot zucchini banana muffins are the perfect combination of carrot cake, banana bread, and zucchini bread in bite-sized form! Made with white whole wheat flour and two types of veggies, they're a delicious, nutrient-dense, and fiber-rich alternative to store-bought muffins. One batch makes over 2 dozen sweet little muffins, so you'll have plenty to serve the whole family!
Ingredients
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup mashed banana
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or date syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dates or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Place rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder in a medium-sized mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir together until just barely combined.
- Add the zucchini, carrot and chopped dates or raisins and stir gently until just distributed.
- Fill each cup in the mini muffin pan to the top (I use a tablespoon cookie scoop slightly underfilled).
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Notes
- I like to shred the carrots and zucchini finely using the smallest holes on my grater. You shouldn't have to squeeze out the excess liquid, but you can if you prefer less moist muffins.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg
