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Carrot Banana Muffins

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These Carrot Banana Muffins offer a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and indulgent taste. Made with ripe bananas, fresh shredded carrots, and gluten-free flour, each muffin features a surprise cream cheese filling that adds an extra touch of decadence. The recipe creates seven large, satisfying muffins that are naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, these muffins can be adapted to accommodate various dietary preferences, including a vegan version using plant-based alternatives. The combination of natural sweetness from bananas, nutritious carrots, and creamy filling makes these muffins both healthy and delicious.
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Updated on Sun, 23 Feb 2025 21:01:21 GMT
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A wholesome blend of fruits and vegetables in a moist, tender muffin with cream cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or healthy desserts.

Key Components

  • Ripe bananas
  • Fresh carrots
  • Natural sweeteners
  • Healthy fats
  • Warm spices
  • Cream cheese filling

Essential Ingredients

Base Ingredients: Spotty bananas, shredded carrots, coconut sugar, almond butter, coconut oil, gluten free flour.

Filling & Spices: Cream cheese, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda.

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Perfect Preparation

Mixing Steps:
Mash bananas. Blend wet ingredients. Add carrots. Mix dry ingredients. Combine gently. Fill muffin cups
Critical Elements:
Proper banana ripeness. Fresh carrots. Room temp ingredients. Careful mixing. Even filling. Proper baking time

Remember: Success depends on ripe bananas and proper mixing technique for moist, tender results.

Storage & Serving Guide

Storage Options: Room Temperature: 1 to 2 days, airtight container, cool dry place, cover well, away from heat. Refrigerator: 4 to 5 days, sealed container, pat dry if needed, stack carefully, avoid crushing.

Variations & Adaptations

Vegan Version: Plant based cream cheese, flax eggs, maple syrup, vegan butter, non dairy milk.

Extra Add ins: Chopped walnuts, raisins, coconut flakes, dark chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds.

Texture Tips

For Moisture: Don't overbake, check with toothpick, cool properly, store correctly, reheat gently.

For Structure: Measure flour exactly, don't overmix, fill cups evenly, proper temperature, cool completely.

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Troubleshooting

Common Issues: Too dense, too dry, uneven baking, sticky tops, collapsed centers.

Solutions: Check ingredients, adjust mixing time, test oven temp, proper cooling, right pan size.

Perfect for

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Meal prep
  • Lunchboxes
  • Special diets

The key to perfect muffins is using quality ingredients and following proper mixing and baking techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make these muffins vegan?
Yes, simply use vegan cream cheese and non-dairy milk in the filling. All other ingredients are already plant-based.
→ How should I store these muffins?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days due to the cream cheese filling.
→ Can I use regular flour instead of gluten-free?
Yes, you can substitute regular all-purpose flour in equal amounts if you don't need them to be gluten-free.
→ Why should I use every other muffin cavity?
This spacing allows the muffins enough room to rise and expand properly while baking.
→ Can I freeze these muffins?
Yes, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Carrot Banana Muffins

Moist and flavorful gluten-free muffins combining sweet bananas and fresh carrots, stuffed with a delightful cream cheese filling.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
23 Minutes
Total Time
33 Minutes

Category: Baking & Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 7 Servings (7 large muffins)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

→ Muffin Base

01 1½ cups mashed banana (about 3 medium bananas)
02 ½ cup coconut sugar
03 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 ¼ cup melted coconut oil
05 ½ cup creamy almond butter
06 1 cup shredded carrots
07 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 ½ teaspoon nutmeg
09 1½ cups 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
10 ½ teaspoon sea salt
11 1 teaspoon baking soda

→ Cream Cheese Filling

12 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 2 tablespoons cane sugar
14 2 teaspoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
15 1 teaspoon gluten-free flour blend
16 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners, using every other cavity to allow room for rising.

Step 02

In a large bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly. Whisk in coconut sugar, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, and almond butter until well combined. Fold in the shredded carrots.

Step 03

Add gluten-free flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Use a spatula to combine everything until you have a smooth batter.

Step 04

Using an electric mixer or stand mixer, whip together softened cream cheese, cane sugar, milk, gluten-free flour, and vanilla extract for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Step 05

Scoop batter into muffin liners using two scoops per cavity. Gently press down to combine. Transfer cream cheese mixture to a piping bag or plastic bag with corner cut, and insert into center of each muffin, squeezing until filling appears at top.

Step 06

Bake for 23 minutes until golden brown. Allow muffins to cool for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Use freshly grated carrots for best flavor
  2. Muffins can be made vegan by using vegan cream cheese and non-dairy milk
  3. Use runny almond butter for easier mixing

Tools You'll Need

  • Muffin tin
  • Electric mixer or stand mixer
  • Cheese grater or food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Piping bag or plastic bag

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (if using regular cream cheese)
  • Tree nuts (almond butter)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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