Breakfast | Snacks
ABC Muffins
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Dairy Free|Nut Free|Vegetarian

A super soft and naturally sweet muffin recipe packed with banana, apple, and carrot — perfect for little hands and great for breakfast or snack time!

Time

20-30 Minutes

Storage

Store in a fridge
Freezer-friendly

Servings

6–8 muffins

Time

20-30 Minutes

Storage

Store in a fridge
Freezer-friendly

Servings

6–8 muffins

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Ingredients

6.7–7 oz Ripe bananas
1 medium Apple, peeled and grated
1 small Carrot, peeled and grated
1 large Egg
5 oz Flour
2 heaped tsp Baking powder
Optional Handful Chocolate chips
190–200g Ripe bananas
1 medium Apple, peeled and grated
1 small Carrot, peeled and grated
1 large Egg
140g Flour
2 heaped tsp Baking powder
Optional Handful Chocolate chips

Recipe Tips

Avoid chocolate for children under 2 years old

You can use spelt flour, plain flour or wholemeal if preferred

Method

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tray with 6–8 cases
  • 2
    Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth
  • 3
    Add the grated apple and carrot, then mix in the egg
  • 4
    Stir in the flour and baking powder until just combined
  • 5
    Fold in the chocolate chips if using
  • 6
    Divide the mixture into the muffin cases
  • 7
    Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
  • 8
    Let cool and Buon appetito!
  • Storage

    Store in an airtight container for 2 days

    Freeze for up to 2 months

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